0BLRespiratory System, Occlusion

Medical and Surgical›Respiratory System›Occlusion
  • Non-Billable Header
ICD-10-PCS 0BL
CMS Source: FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS dataset. Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027.FacebookXLinkedInPrint

0BL is a non-billable ICD-10-PCS code that heads the group for Respiratory System, Occlusion, so it cannot be submitted on a claim; a more specific seven-character code is required. The root operation Occlusion involves completely closing an orifice or the lumen of a tubular body part.

Code Identity

ICD-10-PCS Code
0BL
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Header
Code Describes
Respiratory System, Occlusion
Short Description
Respiratory System, Occlusion
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.

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
3OperationLOcclusion

In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index

These FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entries lead to this code:

Banding
Leads to this code's table
Closure
Leads to this code's table
Clamping
Leads to this code's table
Collapse
Leads to this code's table
Ligation
Leads to this code's table
Embolization
Leads to this code's table
Interruption
Leads to this code's table
Suture, Ligation
Leads to this code's table
Ligation, hemorrhoid
Leads to this code's table

To code suture of the ligation, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Suture, then the subterm Ligation. The index leads to table 0BL, where the approach, device and qualifier values shown in the breakdown above complete the seven-character code 0BL.

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Questions About 0BL

Is 0BL a billable code?

No. This is an incomplete heading for Respiratory System, Occlusion and cannot be submitted on a claim. A complete seven-character code is required, such as 0BL10CZ, 0BL10DZ, and 0BL10ZZ.