0B5M0ZZDestruction of Bilateral Lungs, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0B5M0ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Destruction of Bilateral Lungs, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to 15 MS-DRGs. The root operation Destruction involves physical eradication of all or a portion of a body part by the direct use of energy, force, or a destructive agent.
Code Identity
PCS Table Breakdown
Each ICD-10-PCS code is built from seven characters, each an axis of the procedure. Hover or tap the icons for the official CMS definitions.
| Position | Designation | Value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Section | 0 | Medical and Surgical |
| 2 | Body System | B | Respiratory System |
| 3 | Operation | 5 | Destruction |
| 4 | BodyPart | M | Lungs, Bilateral |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0B5M0ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0B5M0ZZ
Is 0B5M0ZZ a billable code?
Yes. 0B5M0ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Destruction of Bilateral Lungs, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0B5M0ZZ mean?
0B5M0ZZ breaks down character by character: the 1st character 0 is the Section (Medical and Surgical); the 2nd character B is the Body System (Respiratory System); the 3rd character 5 is the Operation (Destruction); the 4th character M is the BodyPart (Lungs, Bilateral); the 5th character 0 is the Approach (Open); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 0B5M0ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Destruction of Bilateral Lungs, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 163, 164, 165, 820, 821, 822, 826, 827, 828, 907, 908, 909, 957, 958, 959, with relative weights from 1.2040 to 7.6199. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0B5M0ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Destruction of Bilateral Lungs, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 32.23 and 32.29. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
