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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0BYJ includes procedures performed to transplant donor lung tissue in the left lower lung lobe. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a portion or the entirety of the left lower lung lobe from another individual or animal is implanted to replace or restore pulmonary function. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0BYJ group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the specific transplantation procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Lower Lung Lobe, Left Transplantation Procedure Overview

This procedure group covers transplantation of all or part of the left lower lung lobe within the respiratory system. Procedures involve implanting lung tissue taken from a donor to replace or restore the function of the recipient's left lower lung lobe. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding is important for inpatient reimbursement because it documents the complex transplantation care provided and supports correct case mix and payment.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
B	Body System	Respiratory System
Y	Operation	Transplantation
J	Body Part	Lower Lung Lobe, Left

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Lower Lung Lobe, Left Transplantation Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
B	Body System	Respiratory System
Y	Operation	Transplantation
J	Body Part	Lower Lung Lobe, Left

When to Use

Use a code from this group when a donor lung lobe or portion is implanted into the recipients left lower lung lobe during an inpatient stay. These codes apply when the primary intent is to replace or restore function of the left lower lung lobe using tissue from another individual or animal.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

3 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0BYJ0Z0	Transplantation of Left Lower Lung Lobe, Allogeneic, Open Approach
0BYJ0Z1	Transplantation of Left Lower Lung Lobe, Syngeneic, Open Approach
0BYJ0Z2	Transplantation of Left Lower Lung Lobe, Zooplastic, Open Approach

DRG Codes

1 rows

DRG Code	Description
007	Lung Transplant

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A 56-year-old patient with end-stage idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis confined to the left lower lobe experiences progressive hypoxemic respiratory failure despite maximal medical therapy and pulmonary rehabilitation. The multidisciplinary transplant team selects the patient for an elective implantation of donor left lower lung lobe tissue to restore gas exchange and improve lung function during a planned inpatient admission. The operation involves open implantation of allogeneic donor lung tissue into the recipient's left lower lung lobe. Typical codes: 0BYJ0Z0
A 42-year-old patient with rapidly declining pulmonary function from unilateral destructive bronchiolitis in the left lower lobe presents acutely with recurrent severe infections and worsening respiratory compromise. After expedited donor matching, the patient is taken from the hospital admission for urgent open implantation of matched donor left lower lung lobe tissue to control infection and restore pulmonary function. The procedure uses genetically identical donor tissue obtained from a matched sibling. Typical codes: 0BYJ0Z1
A 63-year-old patient who previously underwent a left lower lobe transplant develops chronic graft failure localized to the implanted lobe with progressive dyspnea and declining oxygenation despite immunosuppressive adjustments. During an inpatient admission for re-transplantation, the failed graft is removed and replaced by implantation of donor left lower lung lobe tissue from a nonhuman source as a salvage measure when human donor options are limited. The operation is performed via an open approach using xenogeneic tissue. Typical codes: 0BYJ0Z2

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

0BYD-MIDDLE-LUNG-LOBE-RIGHT-TRANSPLANTATION

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

0BYF-LOWER-LUNG-LOBE-RIGHT-TRANSPLANT

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

0BYG-LEFT-UPPER-LUNG-LOBE-TRANSPLANTATION

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

0BYH-LUNG-LINGULA-TRANSPLANTATION

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

0BYK-LUNG-RIGHT-TRANSPLANTATION

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

0BYL-LEFT-LUNG-TRANSPLANTATION

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

0BYM-LUNGS-BILATERAL-TRANSPLANTATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Lungs, Bilateral: 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

3 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0BYJ0Z0	Transplantation of Left Lower Lung Lobe, Allogeneic, Open Approach
0BYJ0Z1	Transplantation of Left Lower Lung Lobe, Syngeneic, Open Approach
0BYJ0Z2	Transplantation of Left Lower Lung Lobe, Zooplastic, Open Approach

DRG Codes

1 rows

DRG Code	Description
007	Lung Transplant

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A 56-year-old patient with end-stage idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis confined to the left lower lobe experiences progressive hypoxemic respiratory failure despite maximal medical therapy and pulmonary rehabilitation. The multidisciplinary transplant team selects the patient for an elective implantation of donor left lower lung lobe tissue to restore gas exchange and improve lung function during a planned inpatient admission. The operation involves open implantation of allogeneic donor lung tissue into the recipient's left lower lung lobe. Typical codes: 0BYJ0Z0
A 42-year-old patient with rapidly declining pulmonary function from unilateral destructive bronchiolitis in the left lower lobe presents acutely with recurrent severe infections and worsening respiratory compromise. After expedited donor matching, the patient is taken from the hospital admission for urgent open implantation of matched donor left lower lung lobe tissue to control infection and restore pulmonary function. The procedure uses genetically identical donor tissue obtained from a matched sibling. Typical codes: 0BYJ0Z1
A 63-year-old patient who previously underwent a left lower lobe transplant develops chronic graft failure localized to the implanted lobe with progressive dyspnea and declining oxygenation despite immunosuppressive adjustments. During an inpatient admission for re-transplantation, the failed graft is removed and replaced by implantation of donor left lower lung lobe tissue from a nonhuman source as a salvage measure when human donor options are limited. The operation is performed via an open approach using xenogeneic tissue. Typical codes: 0BYJ0Z2

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

0BYD-MIDDLE-LUNG-LOBE-RIGHT-TRANSPLANTATION

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

0BYF-LOWER-LUNG-LOBE-RIGHT-TRANSPLANT

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

0BYG-LEFT-UPPER-LUNG-LOBE-TRANSPLANTATION

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

0BYH-LUNG-LINGULA-TRANSPLANTATION

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

0BYK-LUNG-RIGHT-TRANSPLANTATION

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

0BYL-LEFT-LUNG-TRANSPLANTATION

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

0BYM-LUNGS-BILATERAL-TRANSPLANTATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Lungs, Bilateral: 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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Related Codes

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Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

What procedures does the ICD-10-PCS code group 0BYJ represent?

Which specific ICD-10-PCS codes are included in this group and what do they denote?

Under which ICD-10-PCS section and body system is this procedure group classified?

How does accurate coding within the 0BYJ group affect reimbursement?

Which DRG is related to procedures in the 0BYJ code group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

What procedures does the ICD-10-PCS code group 0BYJ represent?

Which specific ICD-10-PCS codes are included in this group and what do they denote?

Under which ICD-10-PCS section and body system is this procedure group classified?

How does accurate coding within the 0BYJ group affect reimbursement?

Which DRG is related to procedures in the 0BYJ code group?

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