ICD-10-PCS 0LH Medical and Surgical: Tendons Insertion

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.

List of ICD-10-PCS codes used to specify 0LH - 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). There are a total of 7 procedure codes in this section.

• 0LH - Tendons, Insertion

• 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