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2025 ICD-10-CM Procedure Code 0BQ50ZZ

Repair Right Middle Lobe Bronchus, Open Approach

ICD-10-PCS Code:
0BQ50ZZ
ICD-10-PCS Code for:
Repair Right Middle Lobe Bronchus, Open Approach
Is Billable?
Yes - Valid for Submission
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0BQ50ZZ is a billable procedure code used to specify the performance of repair right middle lobe bronchus, open approach. The code is valid for the year 2025 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. The procedure code involves restoring, to the extent possible, a body part to its normal anatomic structure and function. Procedure code explanation: used only when the method to accomplish the repair is not one of the other root operations colostomy takedown, suture of laceration

0BQ50ZZ PCS Table

In an PCS table each code is represented by up seven alphanumeric characters, with each character in the table respresenting different aspects of the procedure. In the table provided below, each row represents an individual character and includes information about the character's position, designation, label, and procedure notes. For this PCS table the procedure code is in the medical and surgical section and is part of the respiratory system body system, classified under repair operation. The applicable bodypart for this procedure code is middle lobe bronchus, right.

Position Designation Character Label Procedures Notes
1 Section 0 Medical and Surgical
2 Body System B Respiratory System
3 Operation Q Repair

Involves:
Restoring, to the extent possible, a body part to its normal anatomic structure and function

Explanation:
Used only when the method to accomplish the repair is not one of the other root operations

Includes:
  • Colostomy takedown, suture of laceration
4 BodyPart 5 Middle Lobe Bronchus, Right  
5 Approach 0 Open

Involves:
Cutting through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to expose the site of the procedure
6 Device Z No Device

Explanation:
The value Z is used for the sixth character to indicate that a specific device does not apply to the procedure.
7 Qualifier Z No Qualifier

Explanation:
The value Z is used for the seventh character to indicate that a specific qualifier does not apply to the procedure.

Replaced Code

0BQ50ZZ was replaced in the 2025 ICD-10-PCS code set with the code(s):

  • 0BR507Z - Replace of R Mid Lobe Bronc with Autol Sub, Open Approach
  • 0BR507Z - Replace of R Mid Lobe Bronc with Autol Sub, Open Approach
  • 0BR507Z - Replace of R Mid Lobe Bronc with Autol Sub, Open Approach
  • 0BR507Z - Replace of R Mid Lobe Bronc with Autol Sub, Open Approach
  • 0BR507Z - Replace of R Mid Lobe Bronc with Autol Sub, Open Approach
  • 0BR507Z - Replace of R Mid Lobe Bronc with Autol Sub, Open Approach
  • 0BR50JZ - Replace of R Mid Lobe Bronc with Synth Sub, Open Approach
  • 0BR50JZ - Replace of R Mid Lobe Bronc with Synth Sub, Open Approach
  • 0BR50JZ - Replace of R Mid Lobe Bronc with Synth Sub, Open Approach
  • 0BR50JZ - Replace of R Mid Lobe Bronc with Synth Sub, Open Approach
  • 0BR50JZ - Replace of R Mid Lobe Bronc with Synth Sub, Open Approach
  • 0BR50JZ - Replace of R Mid Lobe Bronc with Synth Sub, Open Approach
  • 0BR50KZ - Replace of R Mid Lobe Bronc with Nonaut Sub, Open Approach
  • 0BR50KZ - Replace of R Mid Lobe Bronc with Nonaut Sub, Open Approach
  • 0BR50KZ - Replace of R Mid Lobe Bronc with Nonaut Sub, Open Approach
  • 0BR50KZ - Replace of R Mid Lobe Bronc with Nonaut Sub, Open Approach
  • 0BR50KZ - Replace of R Mid Lobe Bronc with Nonaut Sub, Open Approach
  • 0BR50KZ - Replace of R Mid Lobe Bronc with Nonaut Sub, Open Approach

Clinical Classification

Respiratory system procedures, NEC

CCSR Code: RES014

Clinical Domain: Respiratory System Procedures RES contains 14 categories that include procedures performed on the respiratory system such as airway intubation, bronchoscopy, chest tube placement and therapeutic thoracentesis, and tracheostomy.

Convert to ICD-9-PCS

Below are the ICD-9=PCS code(s) that most closely match this ICD-10-PCS code, based on the General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs). This ICD-10-PCS to ICD-9-PCS crosswalk tool is helpful for coders who need to reference legacy diagnosis codes for audits, historical claims, or approximate code comparisons.

ICD-9-PCS Code

Code: 3348

Approximate Flag: This is an approximate match. The ICD-9-PCS code reflects a close but not exact equivalent of the ICD-10-PCS procedure.

Other ICD-10-PCS Codes Used for Repair Middle Lobe Bronchus, Right

  • 0BQ53ZZ Repair Right Middle Lobe Bronchus, Percutaneous Approach
  • 0BQ54ZZ Repair Right Middle Lobe Bronchus, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
  • 0BQ57ZZ Repair Right Middle Lobe Bronchus, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
  • 0BQ58ZZ Repair Right Middle Lobe Bronchus, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic

What is ICD-10-PCS?

The ICD-10 Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) is a catalog of procedural codes used by medical professionals for hospital inpatient healthcare settings. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) maintain the catalog in the U.S. releasing yearly updates. The 2025 ICD-10-PCS codes are to be used for discharges occurring from October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.

Each ICD-10-PCS code has a structure of seven alphanumeric characters and contains no decimals. The first character defines the major "section". Depending on the "section" the second through seventh characters mean different things.