0L970ZXBillable procedure code

Drainage of Right Hand Tendon, Open Approach, Diagnostic

Medical and Surgical·Tendons·Table 0L9·FY 2027

Drainage of Right Hand Tendon, Open Approach, Diagnostic corresponds to ICD-10-PCS code 0L970ZX, found in table 0L9, part of Section 0 (Medical and Surgical). It applies to the Tendons body system. Its root operation is Drainage. The approach used is Open.

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What the code means

Drainage: root operation

Taking or letting out fluids and/or gases from a body part

The qualifier DIAGNOSTIC is used to identify drainage procedures that are biopsies

Includes: Thoracentesis, incision and drainage

Open: approach

Cutting through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to expose the site of the procedure