0B9Respiratory System, Drainage

Medical and Surgical›Respiratory System›Drainage
  • Non-Billable Header
ICD-10-PCS 0B9
CMS Source: FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS dataset. Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026.FacebookXLinkedInPrint

0B9 is a non-billable ICD-10-PCS code that heads the group for Respiratory System, Drainage, so it cannot be submitted on a claim; a more specific seven-character code is required. The root operation Drainage involves taking or letting out fluids and/or gases from a body part.

Code Identity

ICD-10-PCS Code
0B9
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Header
Code Describes
Respiratory System, Drainage
Short Description
Respiratory System, Drainage

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.

PositionDesignationValueMeaning
1Section0Medical and Surgical
2Body SystemBRespiratory System
3Operation9Drainage

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Questions About 0B9

Is 0B9 a billable code?

No. 0B9 is an incomplete heading for Respiratory System, Drainage and cannot be submitted on a claim. A complete seven-character code is required, such as 0B9100Z, 0B910ZX, and 0B910ZZ.