0LX Transfer - Tendons ICD-10-PCS
The 0LX code range contains 57 ICD-10-PCS codes for Transfer procedures on the tendons. 56 of the codes are billable and valid for inpatient claim submission in fiscal year 2026.
Root Operation Definition
Transfer: Moving, without taking out, all or a portion of a body part to another location to take over the function of all or a portion of a body part.
Codes in the 0LX Range 57 codes · 56 billable
- 0LX Tendons, TransferNon-billable header
- 0LX00ZZ Transfer Head and Neck Tendon, Open Approach
- 0LX04ZZ Transfer Head and Neck Tendon, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0LX10ZZ Transfer Right Shoulder Tendon, Open Approach
- 0LX14ZZ Transfer Right Shoulder Tendon, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0LX20ZZ Transfer Left Shoulder Tendon, Open Approach
- 0LX24ZZ Transfer Left Shoulder Tendon, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0LX30ZZ Transfer Right Upper Arm Tendon, Open Approach
- 0LX34ZZ Transfer Right Upper Arm Tendon, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0LX40ZZ Transfer Left Upper Arm Tendon, Open Approach
- 0LX44ZZ Transfer Left Upper Arm Tendon, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0LX50ZZ Transfer Right Lower Arm and Wrist Tendon, Open Approach
- 0LX54ZZ Transfer Right Lower Arm and Wrist Tendon, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0LX60ZZ Transfer Left Lower Arm and Wrist Tendon, Open Approach
- 0LX64ZZ Transfer Left Lower Arm and Wrist Tendon, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0LX70ZZ Transfer Right Hand Tendon, Open Approach
- 0LX74ZZ Transfer Right Hand Tendon, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0LX80ZZ Transfer Left Hand Tendon, Open Approach
- 0LX84ZZ Transfer Left Hand Tendon, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0LX90ZZ Transfer Right Trunk Tendon, Open Approach
- 0LX94ZZ Transfer Right Trunk Tendon, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0LXB0ZZ Transfer Left Trunk Tendon, Open Approach
- 0LXB4ZZ Transfer Left Trunk Tendon, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0LXC0ZZ Transfer Right Thorax Tendon, Open Approach
- 0LXC4ZZ Transfer Right Thorax Tendon, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0LXD0ZZ Transfer Left Thorax Tendon, Open Approach
- 0LXD4ZZ Transfer Left Thorax Tendon, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0LXF0ZZ Transfer Right Abdomen Tendon, Open Approach
- 0LXF4ZZ Transfer Right Abdomen Tendon, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0LXG0ZZ Transfer Left Abdomen Tendon, Open Approach
- 0LXG4ZZ Transfer Left Abdomen Tendon, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0LXH0ZZ Transfer Perineum Tendon, Open Approach
- 0LXH4ZZ Transfer Perineum Tendon, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0LXJ0ZZ Transfer Right Hip Tendon, Open Approach
- 0LXJ4ZZ Transfer Right Hip Tendon, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0LXK0ZZ Transfer Left Hip Tendon, Open Approach
- 0LXK4ZZ Transfer Left Hip Tendon, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0LXL0ZZ Transfer Right Upper Leg Tendon, Open Approach
- 0LXL4ZZ Transfer Right Upper Leg Tendon, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0LXM0ZZ Transfer Left Upper Leg Tendon, Open Approach
- 0LXM4ZZ Transfer Left Upper Leg Tendon, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0LXN0ZZ Transfer Right Lower Leg Tendon, Open Approach
- 0LXN4ZZ Transfer Right Lower Leg Tendon, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0LXP0ZZ Transfer Left Lower Leg Tendon, Open Approach
- 0LXP4ZZ Transfer Left Lower Leg Tendon, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0LXQ0ZZ Transfer Right Knee Tendon, Open Approach
- 0LXQ4ZZ Transfer Right Knee Tendon, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0LXR0ZZ Transfer Left Knee Tendon, Open Approach
- 0LXR4ZZ Transfer Left Knee Tendon, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0LXS0ZZ Transfer Right Ankle Tendon, Open Approach
- 0LXS4ZZ Transfer Right Ankle Tendon, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0LXT0ZZ Transfer Left Ankle Tendon, Open Approach
- 0LXT4ZZ Transfer Left Ankle Tendon, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0LXV0ZZ Transfer Right Foot Tendon, Open Approach
- 0LXV4ZZ Transfer Right Foot Tendon, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0LXW0ZZ Transfer Left Foot Tendon, Open Approach
- 0LXW4ZZ Transfer Left Foot Tendon, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
About the 0LX Code Range
The ICD-10-PCS root operation Transfer (code 0LX) involves moving a tendon from one anatomical location to another to restore or improve function. This procedure is classified under the Medical and Surgical section and specifically targets tendons.
Examples of this operation include transferring tendons in various regions of the body such as the Head and Neck (e.g., code 0LX00ZZ for an Open Approach), the Right Shoulder (e.g., 0LX10ZZ), and the Left Hip (e.g., 0LXK0ZZ). These procedures can be performed through different methods, including the traditional Open Approach or minimally invasive Percutaneous Endoscopic Approaches (as seen in codes like 0LX04ZZ or 0LX14ZZ). The coding system provides detailed options for tendon transfers across multiple body parts such as the upper and lower arms, legs, trunk, and feet, supporting precise documentation for these reconstructive interventions.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the 0LX range?
Of the 57 codes in this range, 56 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 0LX range classify?
The range classifies Transfer procedures, moving, without taking out, all or a portion of a body part to another location to take over the function of all or a portion 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.
