ICD-10-PCS Table: Medical and Surgical - Respiratory System - Excision

ICD-10-PCS Procedure Code Table (2025)

This page provides the details for ICD-10-PCS Table 0BB: Medical and Surgical - Respiratory System - Excision. Use the interactive builder below, review all possible character options, or browse the complete list of valid 7-character codes to construct an inpatient procedure code for the 2025 coding year.

Build Procedure Code for Table 0BB:

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All Possible Options for Characters in Table 0BB:

Char 4: Character 4
  • 1 - Trachea
  • 2 - Carina
  • 3 - Main Bronchus, Right
  • 4 - Upper Lobe Bronchus, Right
  • 5 - Middle Lobe Bronchus, Right
  • 6 - Lower Lobe Bronchus, Right
  • 7 - Main Bronchus, Left
  • 8 - Upper Lobe Bronchus, Left
  • 9 - Lingula Bronchus
  • B - Lower Lobe Bronchus, Left
  • C - Upper Lung Lobe, Right
  • D - Middle Lung Lobe, Right
  • F - Lower Lung Lobe, Right
  • G - Upper Lung Lobe, Left
  • H - Lung Lingula
  • J - Lower Lung Lobe, Left
  • K - Lung, Right
  • L - Lung, Left
  • M - Lungs, Bilateral
  • N - Pleura, Right
  • P - Pleura, Left
  • T - Diaphragm
Char 5: Character 5
  • 0 - Open
  • 3 - Percutaneous
  • 4 - Percutaneous Endoscopic
  • 7 - Via Natural or Artificial Opening
  • 8 - Via Natural or Artificial Openin...
Char 6: Character 6
  • Z - No Device
Char 7: Character 7
  • X - Diagnostic
  • Z - No Qualifier

Complete List of Valid 7-Character Codes for Table 0BB:

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Understanding ICD-10-PCS Table 0BB (Excision of Respiratory System)

The ICD-10-PCS (Procedure Coding System) is utilized in U.S. healthcare settings for reporting inpatient hospital procedures. Table 0BB belongs to the Medical and Surgical section, specifically addressing procedures within the Respiratory System body system, and focuses on the root operation of Excision.

A complete 7-character ICD-10-PCS code from this table is constructed as follows:

  • Character 1 (Section): 0 - Medical and Surgical
  • Character 2 (Body System): B - Respiratory System
  • Character 3 (Root Operation): B - Excision
  • Character 4 (Character 4): Specifies the exact body part involved in the excision.
  • Character 5 (Character 5): Defines the technique (e.g., Open, Percutaneous) used to reach the procedure site.
  • Character 6 (Character 6): Indicates if a device was used during the excision and its type.
  • Character 7 (Character 7): Provides additional specific information or clarifies the procedure.

Accurate assignment of each character based on the operative report and the detailed definitions within the ICD-10-PCS system is essential for correct coding. This page lists all valid options and combinations for table 0BB according to the 2025 ICD-10-PCS guidelines.