0BC44ZZExtirpation of Matter from Right Upper Lobe Bronchus, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0BC44ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Extirpation of Matter from Right Upper Lobe Bronchus, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to MS-DRGs 163, 164, 165. The root operation Extirpation involves taking or cutting out solid matter from a body part. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Respiratory system procedures, NEC.
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 | C | Extirpation |
| 4 | BodyPart | 4 | Upper Lobe Bronchus, Right |
| 5 | Approach | 4 | Percutaneous Endoscopic |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index
These FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entries lead to this code:
To code decortication of the lung, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Decortication, then the subterm lung. The index leads to table 0BC, where the approach, device and qualifier values shown in the breakdown above complete the seven-character code 0BC44ZZ.
Clinical Classification (CCSR)
AHRQ groups this procedure code into these clinical categories.
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for this code under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0BC44ZZ
Is 0BC44ZZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Extirpation of Matter from Right Upper Lobe Bronchus, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 0BC44ZZ mean?
The code 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 C is the Operation (Extirpation); the 4th character 4 is the BodyPart (Upper Lobe Bronchus, Right); the 5th character 4 is the Approach (Percutaneous Endoscopic); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 0BC44ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Extirpation of Matter from Right Upper Lobe Bronchus, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach maps to MS-DRGs 163, 164, 165, with relative weights from 1.9285 to 4.4884. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0BC44ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Extirpation of Matter from Right Upper Lobe Bronchus, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 33.0 (Incision of bronchus). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
