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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0B2Q includes procedures performed to change devices in the pleura. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when an identical or similar device is removed from and replaced on the pleura without cutting or puncturing the skin or a mucous membrane. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0B2Q group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Pleura Change Procedure Overview

Procedures in this group involve changing an identical or similar device on the pleura without cutting or puncturing the skin or a mucous membrane. These interventions target the respiratory system and specifically the pleural space or pleural lining. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding matters for inpatient reimbursement because it documents the exact operation performed and supports appropriate case mix and payment.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
B	Body System	Respiratory System
2	Operation	Change
Q	Body Part	Pleura

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Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
B	Body System	Respiratory System
2	Operation	Change
Q	Body Part	Pleura

When to Use

Use a code from this group when an existing pleural device is removed and an identical or similar device is placed back on or in the pleura without cutting or puncturing the skin or a mucous membrane. This is appropriate for inpatient records documenting device exchanges that meet the International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System definitions for Change operations.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

2 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0B2QX0Z	Change Drainage Device in Pleura, External Approach
0B2QXYZ	Change Other Device in Pleura, External Approach

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly hospitalized patient with a chronic pleural effusion who has an existing tunneled pleural drainage catheter that becomes obstructed and is not functioning; after bedside evaluation and imaging, the team elects to remove the clogged external drainage catheter and replace it with an identical tunneled external drainage catheter at the skin entry site without creating a new incision. A change procedure on the pleura is performed to restore ongoing pleural fluid management. Typical codes: 0B2QX0Z
A patient admitted electively for recurrent malignant pleural effusion undergoes a planned exchange of an external pleural drainage device because the original catheter has reached the end of its recommended dwell time; the old external device is removed and an identical external drainage device is placed through the existing tract without puncturing new skin or mucosa. The inpatient procedure documents the device replacement to continue symptomatic drainage. Typical codes: 0B2QX0Z
A postoperative patient develops persistent air leak around an indwelling pleural drain requiring prompt device revision; the interventional team removes the malfunctioning external pleural device at the bedside and reinstalls a similar external drainage device using the same external approach to re-establish pleural drainage and manage the leak. Typical codes: 0B2QX0Z

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0B2T-DIAPHRAGM-CHANGE

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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
0B2QX0Z	Change Drainage Device in Pleura, External Approach
0B2QXYZ	Change Other Device in Pleura, External Approach

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly hospitalized patient with a chronic pleural effusion who has an existing tunneled pleural drainage catheter that becomes obstructed and is not functioning; after bedside evaluation and imaging, the team elects to remove the clogged external drainage catheter and replace it with an identical tunneled external drainage catheter at the skin entry site without creating a new incision. A change procedure on the pleura is performed to restore ongoing pleural fluid management. Typical codes: 0B2QX0Z
A patient admitted electively for recurrent malignant pleural effusion undergoes a planned exchange of an external pleural drainage device because the original catheter has reached the end of its recommended dwell time; the old external device is removed and an identical external drainage device is placed through the existing tract without puncturing new skin or mucosa. The inpatient procedure documents the device replacement to continue symptomatic drainage. Typical codes: 0B2QX0Z
A postoperative patient develops persistent air leak around an indwelling pleural drain requiring prompt device revision; the interventional team removes the malfunctioning external pleural device at the bedside and reinstalls a similar external drainage device using the same external approach to re-establish pleural drainage and manage the leak. Typical codes: 0B2QX0Z

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

0B2L-LEFT-LUNG-CHANGE

ICD-10-PCS Code For Left Lung: 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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Code Attributes

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Pleura Change Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which procedures are included in ICD-10-PCS code group 0B2Q?

What is the operation and body system for codes in the 0B2Q group?

How should individual ICD-10-PCS codes in this group be documented in text?

Why is accurate coding within ICD-10-PCS 0B2Q important for inpatient care?

What approaches and device types are represented by the listed codes in this group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which procedures are included in ICD-10-PCS code group 0B2Q?

What is the operation and body system for codes in the 0B2Q group?

How should individual ICD-10-PCS codes in this group be documented in text?

Why is accurate coding within ICD-10-PCS 0B2Q important for inpatient care?

What approaches and device types are represented by the listed codes in this group?

References