0LW Revision - Tendons ICD-10-PCS
The 0LW code range contains 39 ICD-10-PCS codes for Revision procedures on the tendons. 38 of the codes are billable and valid for inpatient claim submission in fiscal year 2026.
Root Operation Definition
Revision: Correcting, to the extent possible, a portion of a malfunctioning device or the position of a displaced device.
Codes in the 0LW Range 39 codes · 38 billable
- 0LW Tendons, RevisionNon-billable header
- 0LWX00Z Revision of Drainage Device in Upper Tendon, Open Approach
- 0LWX07Z Revision of Autologous Tissue Substitute in Upper Tendon, Open Approach
- 0LWX0JZ Revision of Synthetic Substitute in Upper Tendon, Open Approach
- 0LWX0KZ Revision of Nonautologous Tissue Substitute in Upper Tendon, Open Approach
- 0LWX0YZ Revision of Other Device in Upper Tendon, Open Approach
- 0LWX30Z Revision of Drainage Device in Upper Tendon, Percutaneous Approach
- 0LWX37Z Revision of Autologous Tissue Substitute in Upper Tendon, Percutaneous Approach
- 0LWX3JZ Revision of Synthetic Substitute in Upper Tendon, Percutaneous Approach
- 0LWX3KZ Revision of Nonautologous Tissue Substitute in Upper Tendon, Percutaneous Approach
- 0LWX3YZ Revision of Other Device in Upper Tendon, Percutaneous Approach
- 0LWX40Z Revision of Drainage Device in Upper Tendon, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0LWX47Z Revision of Autologous Tissue Substitute in Upper Tendon, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0LWX4JZ Revision of Synthetic Substitute in Upper Tendon, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0LWX4KZ Revision of Nonautologous Tissue Substitute in Upper Tendon, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0LWX4YZ Revision of Other Device in Upper Tendon, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0LWXX0Z Revision of Drainage Device in Upper Tendon, External Approach
- 0LWXX7Z Revision of Autologous Tissue Substitute in Upper Tendon, External Approach
- 0LWXXJZ Revision of Synthetic Substitute in Upper Tendon, External Approach
- 0LWXXKZ Revision of Nonautologous Tissue Substitute in Upper Tendon, External Approach
- 0LWY00Z Revision of Drainage Device in Lower Tendon, Open Approach
- 0LWY07Z Revision of Autologous Tissue Substitute in Lower Tendon, Open Approach
- 0LWY0JZ Revision of Synthetic Substitute in Lower Tendon, Open Approach
- 0LWY0KZ Revision of Nonautologous Tissue Substitute in Lower Tendon, Open Approach
- 0LWY0YZ Revision of Other Device in Lower Tendon, Open Approach
- 0LWY30Z Revision of Drainage Device in Lower Tendon, Percutaneous Approach
- 0LWY37Z Revision of Autologous Tissue Substitute in Lower Tendon, Percutaneous Approach
- 0LWY3JZ Revision of Synthetic Substitute in Lower Tendon, Percutaneous Approach
- 0LWY3KZ Revision of Nonautologous Tissue Substitute in Lower Tendon, Percutaneous Approach
- 0LWY3YZ Revision of Other Device in Lower Tendon, Percutaneous Approach
- 0LWY40Z Revision of Drainage Device in Lower Tendon, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0LWY47Z Revision of Autologous Tissue Substitute in Lower Tendon, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0LWY4JZ Revision of Synthetic Substitute in Lower Tendon, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0LWY4KZ Revision of Nonautologous Tissue Substitute in Lower Tendon, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0LWY4YZ Revision of Other Device in Lower Tendon, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0LWYX0Z Revision of Drainage Device in Lower Tendon, External Approach
- 0LWYX7Z Revision of Autologous Tissue Substitute in Lower Tendon, External Approach
- 0LWYXJZ Revision of Synthetic Substitute in Lower Tendon, External Approach
- 0LWYXKZ Revision of Nonautologous Tissue Substitute in Lower Tendon, External Approach
About the 0LW Code Range
The ICD-10-PCS root operation Revision (Character 0LW) involves correcting or improving the function of a tendon or related device that has previously been implanted or altered. This procedure is performed within the Medical and Surgical section and targets tendons specifically.
The provided ICD-10-PCS revision codes cover a range of scenarios where devices or tissue substitutes within the Upper Tendon or Lower Tendon require modification. Revisions may involve different types of implants, such as Drainage Devices, Autologous Tissue Substitutes, Synthetic Substitutes, or Other Devices. These procedures can be conducted through various methods including Open, Percutaneous, Percutaneous Endoscopic, or External Approaches. For example, code 0LWX00Z represents an open revision of a drainage device in the upper tendon, while 0LWY3JZ denotes a percutaneous revision of a synthetic substitute in the lower tendon. Accurate coding of these tendon revision procedures ensures clear documentation of the intervention to restore or enhance tendon function after prior surgical manipulation.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the 0LW range?
Of the 39 codes in this range, 38 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 0LW range classify?
The range classifies Revision procedures, correcting, to the extent possible, a portion of a malfunctioning device or the position of a displaced device, 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.
