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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0BW1 includes procedures performed to correct or revise devices or device positions in the trachea. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a malfunctioning tracheal device must be repaired, adjusted, or a displaced device must be repositioned. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0BW1 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Trachea Revision Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes revision procedures on the trachea within the respiratory system to correct malfunctioning devices or reposition displaced devices. These inpatient International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Procedure Coding System procedures involve direct work on the trachea to restore proper device function or placement. Accurate coding ensures the clinical action is captured for appropriate inpatient reimbursement and case mix assignment.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
B	Body System	Respiratory System
W	Operation	Revision
1	Body Part	Trachea

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Trachea Revision Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
B	Body System	Respiratory System
W	Operation	Revision
1	Body Part	Trachea

When to Use

Use codes from this group when an inpatient procedure is performed to correct a malfunctioning tracheal device or to reposition a displaced tracheal device. These codes apply when the primary clinical action is revision of the device or its position in the trachea.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

48 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0BW100Z	Revision of Drainage Device in Trachea, Open Approach
0BW102Z	Revision of Monitoring Device in Trachea, Open Approach
0BW107Z	Revision of Autologous Tissue Substitute in Trachea, Open Approach
0BW10CZ	Revision of Extraluminal Device in Trachea, Open Approach
0BW10DZ	Revision of Intraluminal Device in Trachea, Open Approach
0BW10FZ	Revision of Tracheostomy Device in Trachea, Open Approach
0BW10JZ	Revision of Synthetic Substitute in Trachea, Open Approach
0BW10KZ	Revision of Nonautologous Tissue Substitute in Trachea, Open Approach
0BW130Z	Revision of Drainage Device in Trachea, Percutaneous Approach
0BW132Z	Revision of Monitoring Device in Trachea, Percutaneous Approach

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DRG Codes

19 rows

DRG Code	Description
140	Major Head and Neck Procedures with MCC
141	Major Head and Neck Procedures with CC
142	Major Head and Neck Procedures without CC/MCC
143	Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat O.R. Procedures with MCC
144	Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat O.R. Procedures with CC
145	Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat O.R. Procedures without CC/MCC
166	Other Respiratory System O.R. Procedures with MCC
167	Other Respiratory System O.R. Procedures with CC
168	Other Respiratory System O.R. Procedures without CC/MCC
264	Other Circulatory System O.R. Procedures

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Typical Clinical Scenarios

An adult patient is admitted from the emergency department with acute respiratory distress after partial displacement of a tracheostomy tube following aggressive coughing. The tracheostomy device is malpositioned, causing air leak and inadequate ventilation; inpatient revision is performed to reposition and secure the tracheostomy device to restore airway patency. The primary clinical action is revision of the tracheostomy device in the trachea. Typical codes: 0BW10FZ, 0BW14FZ
A patient with a chronic tracheostomy is scheduled for elective inpatient revision because the existing tracheostomy tube shows wear and recurrent cuff failure leading to aspiration risk and noisy ventilation. During the planned procedure the device is exchanged and the position adjusted under endoscopic visualization to optimize fit and function. The procedure is a revision of the tracheostomy device in the trachea performed via a percutaneous endoscopic approach. Typical codes: 0BW14FZ
A postoperative patient develops increasing subcutaneous emphysema and ineffective suctioning; bronchoscopy reveals migration of an intraluminal airway stent within the trachea causing obstruction. An inpatient procedure is performed to revise the intraluminal device, repositioning or replacing the stent to re-establish airway lumen and clearance. The clinical action is revision of an intraluminal device in the trachea. Typical codes: 0BW10DZ, 0BW14DZ

Related Codes

0BWK-RIGHT-LUNG-REVISION

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

0BWL-LEFT-LUNG-REVISION

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

0BWQ-PLEURA-REVISION

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

0BWT-DIAPHRAGM-REVISION

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

48 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0BW100Z	Revision of Drainage Device in Trachea, Open Approach
0BW102Z	Revision of Monitoring Device in Trachea, Open Approach
0BW107Z	Revision of Autologous Tissue Substitute in Trachea, Open Approach
0BW10CZ	Revision of Extraluminal Device in Trachea, Open Approach
0BW10DZ	Revision of Intraluminal Device in Trachea, Open Approach
0BW10FZ	Revision of Tracheostomy Device in Trachea, Open Approach
0BW10JZ	Revision of Synthetic Substitute in Trachea, Open Approach
0BW10KZ	Revision of Nonautologous Tissue Substitute in Trachea, Open Approach
0BW130Z	Revision of Drainage Device in Trachea, Percutaneous Approach
0BW132Z	Revision of Monitoring Device in Trachea, Percutaneous Approach

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DRG Codes

19 rows

DRG Code	Description
140	Major Head and Neck Procedures with MCC
141	Major Head and Neck Procedures with CC
142	Major Head and Neck Procedures without CC/MCC
143	Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat O.R. Procedures with MCC
144	Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat O.R. Procedures with CC
145	Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat O.R. Procedures without CC/MCC
166	Other Respiratory System O.R. Procedures with MCC
167	Other Respiratory System O.R. Procedures with CC
168	Other Respiratory System O.R. Procedures without CC/MCC
264	Other Circulatory System O.R. Procedures

Showing 1–10 of 19

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An adult patient is admitted from the emergency department with acute respiratory distress after partial displacement of a tracheostomy tube following aggressive coughing. The tracheostomy device is malpositioned, causing air leak and inadequate ventilation; inpatient revision is performed to reposition and secure the tracheostomy device to restore airway patency. The primary clinical action is revision of the tracheostomy device in the trachea. Typical codes: 0BW10FZ, 0BW14FZ
A patient with a chronic tracheostomy is scheduled for elective inpatient revision because the existing tracheostomy tube shows wear and recurrent cuff failure leading to aspiration risk and noisy ventilation. During the planned procedure the device is exchanged and the position adjusted under endoscopic visualization to optimize fit and function. The procedure is a revision of the tracheostomy device in the trachea performed via a percutaneous endoscopic approach. Typical codes: 0BW14FZ
A postoperative patient develops increasing subcutaneous emphysema and ineffective suctioning; bronchoscopy reveals migration of an intraluminal airway stent within the trachea causing obstruction. An inpatient procedure is performed to revise the intraluminal device, repositioning or replacing the stent to re-establish airway lumen and clearance. The clinical action is revision of an intraluminal device in the trachea. Typical codes: 0BW10DZ, 0BW14DZ

Related Codes

0BWK-RIGHT-LUNG-REVISION

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

0BWL-LEFT-LUNG-REVISION

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

0BWQ-PLEURA-REVISION

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

0BWT-DIAPHRAGM-REVISION

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

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Trachea Revision Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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

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Trachea Revision Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which body system and operation does ICD-10-PCS code group 0BW1 cover?

What kinds of devices and targets are included under the 0BW1 code set?

Which approaches to the trachea are represented within the 0BW1 codes?

When should a coder use a 0BW1 code in inpatient documentation?

How do 0BW1 procedures relate to DRG assignment?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which body system and operation does ICD-10-PCS code group 0BW1 cover?

What kinds of devices and targets are included under the 0BW1 code set?

Which approaches to the trachea are represented within the 0BW1 codes?

When should a coder use a 0BW1 code in inpatient documentation?

How do 0BW1 procedures relate to DRG assignment?

References