0B9G8ZZBillable procedure code

Drainage of Left Upper Lung Lobe, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic

Medical and Surgical·Respiratory System·Table 0B9·FY 2027

Drainage of Left Upper Lung Lobe, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic corresponds to ICD-10-PCS code 0B9G8ZZ, found in table 0B9, part of Section 0 (Medical and Surgical). It applies to the Respiratory System body system. Its root operation is Drainage. The approach used is Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic.

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What the code means

Drainage: root operation

Taking or letting out fluids and/or gases from a body part

The qualifier DIAGNOSTIC is used to identify drainage procedures that are biopsies

Includes: Thoracentesis, incision and drainage

Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic: approach

Entry of instrumentation through a natural or artificial external opening to reach and visualize the site of the procedure