ICD-10-PCS Code For Left Lung: Procedure Code Group Overview

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0B2L includes procedures performed to change devices in the left lung. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when an existing device in the left lung is removed and an identical or similar device is placed without cutting or puncturing the skin or a mucous membrane. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0B2L group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Left Lung Change Procedure Overview

Procedures in this group involve changing an implanted or external device in the left lung without cutting or puncturing the skin or a mucous membrane. They target the respiratory system and specifically the left lung and typically consist of removing an existing device and placing an identical or similar device in the same anatomical site. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding of these procedures is important for inpatient reimbursement because it documents the specific operation performed and supports correct case mix assignment.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
B	Body System	Respiratory System
2	Operation	Change
L	Body Part	Lung, Left

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Left Lung Change Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
B	Body System	Respiratory System
2	Operation	Change
L	Body Part	Lung, Left

When to Use

Use a code from this group when an implanted or external device in the left lung is removed and replaced with an identical or similar device during an inpatient encounter without cutting or puncturing the skin or mucous membrane. Do not use these codes for other operations such as revision by open incision or for devices placed in different body parts.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

2 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0B2LX0Z	Change Drainage Device in Left Lung, External Approach
0B2LXYZ	Change Other Device in Left Lung, External Approach

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient admitted from the emergency department with acute left-sided pleural empyema and an existing external pleural drain that has become clogged and no longer evacuates infected fluid. Because the drain is external and must be exchanged promptly to restore drainage and control infection without creating a new incision, the current device is removed and an identical external drainage device is placed at the same left lung site. This change is performed at the bedside or in procedure room using an external approach. Typical codes: 0B2LX0Z
A patient admitted electively for management of a chronic bronchopleural fistula with a long-term external pleural drainage catheter in place for outpatient care that requires scheduled exchange due to device degradation. During the inpatient stay the old external drainage device is removed and an identical external drainage catheter is placed in the same left lung location to maintain long-term drainage without creating a new surgical incision. Typical codes: 0B2LX0Z
A patient hospitalized for persistent air leak after thoracic surgery where the initially placed external chest drainage device malfunctions and needs replacement; the clinical team removes the malfunctioning external device and places a similar external drainage device at the same left lung site to reestablish proper pleural suction and resolve the complication without additional skin or mucous membrane puncture. The procedure is performed urgently during the admission to manage the postoperative complication. Typical codes: 0B2LX0Z

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0B21-TRACHEA-REVISION-TRACHEA-CHANGE

ICD-10-PCS Code For Trachea: Procedure Code Group Overview

0B2K-LUNG-RIGHT-CHANGE

ICD-10-PCS Code For Lung Right: Procedure Code Group Overview

0B2Q-PLEURA-CHANGE

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0B2T-DIAPHRAGM-CHANGE

ICD-10-PCS Code For Diaphragm: Procedure Code Group Overview

Frequently Asked Questions

References

1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.

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When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

2 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0B2LX0Z	Change Drainage Device in Left Lung, External Approach
0B2LXYZ	Change Other Device in Left Lung, External Approach

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient admitted from the emergency department with acute left-sided pleural empyema and an existing external pleural drain that has become clogged and no longer evacuates infected fluid. Because the drain is external and must be exchanged promptly to restore drainage and control infection without creating a new incision, the current device is removed and an identical external drainage device is placed at the same left lung site. This change is performed at the bedside or in procedure room using an external approach. Typical codes: 0B2LX0Z
A patient admitted electively for management of a chronic bronchopleural fistula with a long-term external pleural drainage catheter in place for outpatient care that requires scheduled exchange due to device degradation. During the inpatient stay the old external drainage device is removed and an identical external drainage catheter is placed in the same left lung location to maintain long-term drainage without creating a new surgical incision. Typical codes: 0B2LX0Z
A patient hospitalized for persistent air leak after thoracic surgery where the initially placed external chest drainage device malfunctions and needs replacement; the clinical team removes the malfunctioning external device and places a similar external drainage device at the same left lung site to reestablish proper pleural suction and resolve the complication without additional skin or mucous membrane puncture. The procedure is performed urgently during the admission to manage the postoperative complication. Typical codes: 0B2LX0Z

Related Codes

0B20-TRACHEOBRONCHIAL-TREE-CHANGE

ICD-10-PCS Code For Tracheobronchial Tree: Procedure Code Group Overview

0B21-TRACHEA-REVISION-TRACHEA-CHANGE

ICD-10-PCS Code For Trachea: Procedure Code Group Overview

0B2K-LUNG-RIGHT-CHANGE

ICD-10-PCS Code For Lung Right: Procedure Code Group Overview

0B2Q-PLEURA-CHANGE

ICD-10-PCS Code For Pleura: Procedure Code Group Overview

0B2T-DIAPHRAGM-CHANGE

ICD-10-PCS Code For Diaphragm: Procedure Code Group Overview

Frequently Asked Questions

References

1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.

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Left Lung Change Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which procedures are included in the ICD-10-PCS 0B2L code group?

What is the clinical target and body part for codes in 0B2L?

How should `0B2LX0Z` and `0B2LXYZ` be interpreted?

Why is accurate coding in the 0B2L group important for inpatient care?

What section and operation are assigned to the 0B2L code group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which procedures are included in the ICD-10-PCS 0B2L code group?

What is the clinical target and body part for codes in 0B2L?

How should `0B2LX0Z` and `0B2LXYZ` be interpreted?

Why is accurate coding in the 0B2L group important for inpatient care?

What section and operation are assigned to the 0B2L code group?

References