Destruction of Left Lower Lung Lobe using Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy, Open Approach
Medical and Surgical·Respiratory System·Table 0B5·FY 2027
Destruction of Left Lower Lung Lobe using Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy, Open Approach corresponds to ICD-10-PCS code 0B5J0Z3, found in table 0B5, part of Section 0 (Medical and Surgical). It applies to the Respiratory System body system. Its root operation is Destruction. The approach used is Open.
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What the code means
Destruction: root operation
Physical eradication of all or a portion of a body part by the direct use of energy, force, or a destructive agent
None of the body part is physically taken out
Includes: Fulguration of rectal polyp, cautery of skin lesion
Open: approach
Cutting through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to expose the site of the procedure
Nearby codes in table 0B5
Diagnosis codes mentioning “destruction”
- Y38.1 Terrorism involving destruction of aircraft
- Y38.1X Terrorism involving destruction of aircraft
- Y36.1 War operations involving destruction of aircraft
- Y37.1 Military operations involving destruction of aircraft
- Y36.10 War operations involving unspecified destruction of aircraft