0LH Insertion - Tendons ICD-10-PCS
The 0LH code range contains 7 ICD-10-PCS codes for Insertion procedures on the tendons. 6 of the codes are billable and valid for inpatient claim submission in fiscal year 2026.
Root Operation Definition
Insertion: Putting in a non-biological appliance that monitors, assists, performs or prevents a physiological function but does not physically take the place of a body part.
Codes in the 0LH Range 7 codes · 6 billable
- 0LH Tendons, InsertionNon-billable header
- 0LHX0YZ Insertion of Other Device into Upper Tendon, Open Approach
- 0LHX3YZ Insertion of Other Device into Upper Tendon, Percutaneous Approach
- 0LHX4YZ Insertion of Other Device into Upper Tendon, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0LHY0YZ Insertion of Other Device into Lower Tendon, Open Approach
- 0LHY3YZ Insertion of Other Device into Lower Tendon, Percutaneous Approach
- 0LHY4YZ Insertion of Other Device into Lower Tendon, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
About the 0LH Code Range
The ICD-10-PCS root operation Insertion (0LH) refers to placing a device into a body part. In the Medical and Surgical section, this operation specifically involves inserting devices into tendons.
Insertion codes for tendons cover different body locations like the Upper Tendon and Lower Tendon. The examples demonstrate various surgical approaches: an Open Approach (codes 0LHX0YZ, 0LHY0YZ), a less invasive Percutaneous Approach (0LHX3YZ, 0LHY3YZ), and a Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach (0LHX4YZ, 0LHY4YZ). These distinctions help accurately document the method of device placement during procedures. Understanding and applying these tendon insertion codes ensures precise reporting when devices are implanted, such as anchors or other therapeutic devices, into tendinous structures.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the 0LH range?
Of the 7 codes in this range, 6 are billable and valid for inpatient claim submission from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. Table header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the 0LH range classify?
The range classifies Insertion procedures, putting in a non-biological appliance that monitors, assists, performs or prevents a physiological function but does not physically take the place of a body part, performed on the tendons. Each code adds the body part, approach, device, and qualifier in characters four through seven, and links to its own reference page.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS order file and code tables, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
