0BHL72ZInsertion of Monitoring Device into Left Lung, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
- Billable / Specific Code
0BHL72Z is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Insertion of Monitoring Device into Left Lung, Via Natural or Artificial Opening. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). The root operation Insertion involves putting in a nonbiological appliance that monitors, assists, performs, or prevents a physiological function but does not physically take the place of a body part.
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 | H | Insertion |
| 4 | BodyPart | L | Lung, Left |
| 5 | Approach | 7 | Via Natural or Artificial Opening |
| 6 | Device | 2 | Monitoring Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0BHL72Z under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0BHL72Z
Is 0BHL72Z a billable code?
Yes. 0BHL72Z is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Insertion of Monitoring Device into Left Lung, Via Natural or Artificial Opening on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0BHL72Z mean?
0BHL72Z 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 H is the Operation (Insertion); the 4th character L is the BodyPart (Lung, Left); the 5th character 7 is the Approach (Via Natural or Artificial Opening); the 6th character 2 is the Device (Monitoring Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0BHL72Z?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Insertion of Monitoring Device into Left Lung, Via Natural or Artificial Opening crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 96.05. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
