ICD-10-PCS Code For Lower Lobe Bronchus, Right: Procedure Code Group Overview

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0BT6 includes procedures performed to resect bronchial structures in the right lower lobe bronchus. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a complete resection of the right lower lobe bronchus is performed to treat disease or remove damaged tissue. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0BT6 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Lower Lobe Bronchus, Right Resection Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes resections of the right lower lobe bronchus within the respiratory system. These operations involve cutting out or off all of the specified bronchial segment without replacement to remove diseased or damaged bronchial tissue. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding matters for inpatient reimbursement because it ensures the clinical action and anatomical target are correctly captured for case mix and payment.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
B	Body System	Respiratory System
T	Operation	Resection
6	Body Part	Lower Lobe Bronchus, Right

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Lower Lobe Bronchus, Right Resection Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
B	Body System	Respiratory System
T	Operation	Resection
6	Body Part	Lower Lobe Bronchus, Right

When to Use

Use a code from this group when the entire right lower lobe bronchus is surgically removed during an inpatient encounter. Do not use these codes for partial bronchial procedures, bronchial repairs, or procedures involving replacement or bypass of the bronchus.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

2 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0BT60ZZ	Resection of Right Lower Lobe Bronchus, Open Approach
0BT64ZZ	Resection of Right Lower Lobe Bronchus, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

DRG Codes

9 rows

DRG Code	Description
163	Major Chest Procedures with MCC
164	Major Chest Procedures with CC
165	Major Chest Procedures without CC/MCC
907	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries with MCC
908	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries with CC
909	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries without CC/MCC
957	Other O.R. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma with MCC
958	Other O.R. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma with CC
959	Other O.R. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma without CC/MCC

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A middle-aged patient presents to the emergency department with massive hemoptysis originating from the right lower lobe bronchus after a necrotizing bacterial pneumonia; imaging and bronchoscopy localize the bleeding to the entire right lower lobe bronchus and conservative measures fail, necessitating an urgent open surgical resection of the affected bronchus to control hemorrhage and remove devitalized tissue. Typical codes: 0BT60ZZ
An elderly patient with a history of recurrent right lower lobe bronchial strictures and obstructive recurrent infections is admitted electively for definitive management after failed endoscopic dilations; the planned inpatient procedure is a percutaneous endoscopic resection of the entire right lower lobe bronchus to eradicate the diseased segment and prevent further infection. Typical codes: 0BT64ZZ
A patient previously treated for bronchial carcinoma involving the right lower lobe bronchus develops recurrent localized tumor confined to that bronchial segment on surveillance imaging; during an inpatient oncologic resection, the surgeon performs an open resection of the right lower lobe bronchus to achieve local control and clear margins. Typical codes: 0BT60ZZ

Related Codes

0BT1-TRACHEA-RESECTION

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

0BT2-CARINA-RESECTION

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

0BT3-MAIN-BRONCHUS-RIGHT-RESECTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Main Bronchus Right: Procedure Code Group Overview

0BT4-UPPER-LOBE-BRONCHUS-RIGHT-RESECTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Upper Lobe Bronchus Right: Procedure Code Group Overview

0BT5-MIDDLE-LOBE-BRONCHUS-RESECTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Middle Lobe Bronchus, Right: Procedure Code Group Overview

0BT7-MAIN-BRONCHUS-LEFT-RESECTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Main Bronchus, Left: Procedure Code Group Overview

0BT8-UPPER-LOBE-BRONCHUS-LEFT-RESECTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Upper Lobe Bronchus, Left: Procedure Code Group Overview

0BT9-LINGULA-BRONCHUS-CUTTING-OUT-LINGULA-BRONCHUS-RESECTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Lingula Bronchus: Procedure Code Group Overview

0BTB-LOWER-LOBE-BRONCHUS-LEFT-RESECTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Lower Lobe Bronchus Left: Procedure Code Group Overview

0BTC-UPPER-LUNG-LOBE-RIGHT-RESECTION

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

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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
0BT60ZZ	Resection of Right Lower Lobe Bronchus, Open Approach
0BT64ZZ	Resection of Right Lower Lobe Bronchus, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

DRG Codes

9 rows

DRG Code	Description
163	Major Chest Procedures with MCC
164	Major Chest Procedures with CC
165	Major Chest Procedures without CC/MCC
907	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries with MCC
908	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries with CC
909	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries without CC/MCC
957	Other O.R. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma with MCC
958	Other O.R. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma with CC
959	Other O.R. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma without CC/MCC

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A middle-aged patient presents to the emergency department with massive hemoptysis originating from the right lower lobe bronchus after a necrotizing bacterial pneumonia; imaging and bronchoscopy localize the bleeding to the entire right lower lobe bronchus and conservative measures fail, necessitating an urgent open surgical resection of the affected bronchus to control hemorrhage and remove devitalized tissue. Typical codes: 0BT60ZZ
An elderly patient with a history of recurrent right lower lobe bronchial strictures and obstructive recurrent infections is admitted electively for definitive management after failed endoscopic dilations; the planned inpatient procedure is a percutaneous endoscopic resection of the entire right lower lobe bronchus to eradicate the diseased segment and prevent further infection. Typical codes: 0BT64ZZ
A patient previously treated for bronchial carcinoma involving the right lower lobe bronchus develops recurrent localized tumor confined to that bronchial segment on surveillance imaging; during an inpatient oncologic resection, the surgeon performs an open resection of the right lower lobe bronchus to achieve local control and clear margins. Typical codes: 0BT60ZZ

Related Codes

0BT1-TRACHEA-RESECTION

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

0BT2-CARINA-RESECTION

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

0BT3-MAIN-BRONCHUS-RIGHT-RESECTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Main Bronchus Right: Procedure Code Group Overview

0BT4-UPPER-LOBE-BRONCHUS-RIGHT-RESECTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Upper Lobe Bronchus Right: Procedure Code Group Overview

0BT5-MIDDLE-LOBE-BRONCHUS-RESECTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Middle Lobe Bronchus, Right: Procedure Code Group Overview

0BT7-MAIN-BRONCHUS-LEFT-RESECTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Main Bronchus, Left: Procedure Code Group Overview

0BT8-UPPER-LOBE-BRONCHUS-LEFT-RESECTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Upper Lobe Bronchus, Left: Procedure Code Group Overview

0BT9-LINGULA-BRONCHUS-CUTTING-OUT-LINGULA-BRONCHUS-RESECTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Lingula Bronchus: Procedure Code Group Overview

0BTB-LOWER-LOBE-BRONCHUS-LEFT-RESECTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Lower Lobe Bronchus Left: Procedure Code Group Overview

0BTC-UPPER-LUNG-LOBE-RIGHT-RESECTION

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

Showing 1–10 of 19

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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Lower Lobe Bronchus, Right Resection Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which procedures are included in the Lower Lobe Bronchus, Right ICD-10-PCS group?

What is the clinical intent of procedures coded to 0BT6?

Which ICD-10-PCS section and attributes apply to these codes?

How does accurate coding of 0BT6 affect inpatient reimbursement?

Which DRGs may be associated with procedures in this group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which procedures are included in the Lower Lobe Bronchus, Right ICD-10-PCS group?

What is the clinical intent of procedures coded to 0BT6?

Which ICD-10-PCS section and attributes apply to these codes?

How does accurate coding of 0BT6 affect inpatient reimbursement?

Which DRGs may be associated with procedures in this group?

References