0BPL31ZRemoval of Radioactive Element from Left Lung, Percutaneous Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0BPL31Z is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Removal of Radioactive Element from Left Lung, Percutaneous Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to 6 MS-DRGs. The root operation Removal involves taking out or off a device from 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 | P | Removal |
| 4 | BodyPart | L | Lung, Left |
| 5 | Approach | 3 | Percutaneous |
| 6 | Device | 1 | Radioactive Element |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0BPL31Z under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0BPL31Z
Is 0BPL31Z a billable code?
Yes. 0BPL31Z is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Removal of Radioactive Element from Left Lung, Percutaneous Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0BPL31Z mean?
0BPL31Z 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 P is the Operation (Removal); the 4th character L is the BodyPart (Lung, Left); the 5th character 3 is the Approach (Percutaneous); the 6th character 1 is the Device (Radioactive Element); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 0BPL31Z group to?
On an inpatient stay, Removal of Radioactive Element from Left Lung, Percutaneous Approach maps to MS-DRGs 163, 164, 165, 907, 908, 909, with relative weights from 1.3127 to 4.4818. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0BPL31Z?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Removal of Radioactive Element from Left Lung, Percutaneous Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 33.1. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
