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 0BWL includes procedures performed to correct, reposition, or revise devices or device components in the left lung. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a malfunctioning or displaced device in the left lung requires correction or partial replacement. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0BWL group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Left Lung Revision Procedure Overview

This group includes procedures that revise a portion of a malfunctioning device or reposition a displaced device within the left lung and target the respiratory system. Revision procedures correct, adjust, replace, or reposition devices or device components when possible, or repair anatomical structures of the left lung affected by device issues. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding of these revision procedures supports correct inpatient documentation and affects reimbursement by capturing the specific clinical work performed.

Code Attributes

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

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Left Lung 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
L	Body Part	Lung, Left

When to Use

Use a code from this group when an inpatient revision is performed to correct a malfunctioning device or to reposition a displaced device in the left lung. Codes apply when the clinical intent is to repair, adjust, replace part of, or reposition device components affecting left lung function.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

23 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0BWL00Z	Revision of Drainage Device in Left Lung, Open Approach
0BWL02Z	Revision of Monitoring Device in Left Lung, Open Approach
0BWL03Z	Revision of Infusion Device in Left Lung, Open Approach
0BWL0YZ	Revision of Other Device in Left Lung, Open Approach
0BWL30Z	Revision of Drainage Device in Left Lung, Percutaneous Approach
0BWL32Z	Revision of Monitoring Device in Left Lung, Percutaneous Approach
0BWL33Z	Revision of Infusion Device in Left Lung, Percutaneous Approach
0BWL3YZ	Revision of Other Device in Left Lung, Percutaneous Approach
0BWL40Z	Revision of Drainage Device in Left Lung, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
0BWL42Z	Revision of Monitoring Device in Left Lung, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

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DRG Codes

6 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

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An adult patient presents emergently with sudden onset respiratory distress and hemoptysis after a previously placed left-sided pleural drainage catheter becomes dislodged and partially externalized following trauma. Inpatient management includes exploration and repositioning of the displaced left lung drainage catheter via an open surgical approach because bedside repositioning failed and there is ongoing air leak and inadequate drainage. A revision procedure is performed to correct the position of the drainage device and restore adequate pleural drainage. Typical codes: 0BWL00Z
A patient with a chronic indwelling left lung monitoring catheter scheduled for elective inpatient revision due to device malfunction and unreliable pressure readings. The operative plan is to perform percutaneous revision of the monitoring device under imaging guidance to replace malfunctioning components and confirm correct intrapulmonary position while minimizing invasiveness. The intent is to restore monitoring function and avoid more extensive surgery. Typical codes: 0BWL32Z
A hospitalized patient develops signs of catheter-related infection around an implanted left-sided infusion port used for chemotherapy, with purulent drainage and rising inflammatory markers. After initial antibiotic therapy, the surgical team performs a percutaneous endoscopic revision to remove and partially replace the infusion device components and debride the device tract to control infection while preserving viable device elements where possible. The procedure targets correction and partial replacement of the malfunctioning infusion device. Typical codes: 0BWL43Z

Related Codes

0BW1-TRACHEA-REVISION

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

0BWK-RIGHT-LUNG-REVISION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Right 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

23 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0BWL00Z	Revision of Drainage Device in Left Lung, Open Approach
0BWL02Z	Revision of Monitoring Device in Left Lung, Open Approach
0BWL03Z	Revision of Infusion Device in Left Lung, Open Approach
0BWL0YZ	Revision of Other Device in Left Lung, Open Approach
0BWL30Z	Revision of Drainage Device in Left Lung, Percutaneous Approach
0BWL32Z	Revision of Monitoring Device in Left Lung, Percutaneous Approach
0BWL33Z	Revision of Infusion Device in Left Lung, Percutaneous Approach
0BWL3YZ	Revision of Other Device in Left Lung, Percutaneous Approach
0BWL40Z	Revision of Drainage Device in Left Lung, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
0BWL42Z	Revision of Monitoring Device in Left Lung, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

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DRG Codes

6 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

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An adult patient presents emergently with sudden onset respiratory distress and hemoptysis after a previously placed left-sided pleural drainage catheter becomes dislodged and partially externalized following trauma. Inpatient management includes exploration and repositioning of the displaced left lung drainage catheter via an open surgical approach because bedside repositioning failed and there is ongoing air leak and inadequate drainage. A revision procedure is performed to correct the position of the drainage device and restore adequate pleural drainage. Typical codes: 0BWL00Z
A patient with a chronic indwelling left lung monitoring catheter scheduled for elective inpatient revision due to device malfunction and unreliable pressure readings. The operative plan is to perform percutaneous revision of the monitoring device under imaging guidance to replace malfunctioning components and confirm correct intrapulmonary position while minimizing invasiveness. The intent is to restore monitoring function and avoid more extensive surgery. Typical codes: 0BWL32Z
A hospitalized patient develops signs of catheter-related infection around an implanted left-sided infusion port used for chemotherapy, with purulent drainage and rising inflammatory markers. After initial antibiotic therapy, the surgical team performs a percutaneous endoscopic revision to remove and partially replace the infusion device components and debride the device tract to control infection while preserving viable device elements where possible. The procedure targets correction and partial replacement of the malfunctioning infusion device. Typical codes: 0BWL43Z

Related Codes

0BW1-TRACHEA-REVISION

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

0BWK-RIGHT-LUNG-REVISION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Right 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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Left Lung Revision Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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

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Left Lung Revision Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

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

What is the primary purpose of procedures coded to 0BWL?

How should coders select the correct ICD-10-PCS code within the 0BWL group?

How does accurate coding in the 0BWL group affect inpatient reimbursement?

Which DRGs are related to procedures coded in the 0BWL group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

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

What is the primary purpose of procedures coded to 0BWL?

How should coders select the correct ICD-10-PCS code within the 0BWL group?

How does accurate coding in the 0BWL group affect inpatient reimbursement?

Which DRGs are related to procedures coded in the 0BWL group?

References