0BYL0Z2Transplantation of Left Lung, Zooplastic, Open Approach
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0BYL0Z2 is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Transplantation of Left Lung, Zooplastic, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to MS-DRG 007. The root operation Transplantation involves putting in or on all or a portion of a living body part taken from another individual or animal to physically take the place and/or function of all or a portion of a similar body part. Medicare may not cover this procedure; review the limited coverage edit. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Lung transplant.
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 | Y | Transplantation |
| 4 | BodyPart | L | Lung, Left |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | 2 | Zooplastic |
In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index
These FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entries lead to this code:
To code transplantation of the left lung, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Transplantation, then the subterms Lung, Left. The index leads to table 0BY, where the approach, device and qualifier values shown in the breakdown above complete the seven-character code 0BYL0Z2.
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Clinical Classification (CCSR)
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Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for this code under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0BYL0Z2
Is 0BYL0Z2 a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Transplantation of Left Lung, Zooplastic, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 0BYL0Z2 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 Y is the Operation (Transplantation); the 4th character L is the BodyPart (Lung, Left); the 5th character 0 is the Approach (Open); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character 2 is the Qualifier (Zooplastic).
What MS-DRG does 0BYL0Z2 group to?
On an inpatient stay, Transplantation of Left Lung, Zooplastic, Open Approach maps to MS-DRG 007 (lung Transplant). The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
Is 0BYL0Z2 covered by Medicare?
Review coverage carefully. The Medicare Code Editor applies a limited coverage edit to this code, which can affect payment for Transplantation of Left Lung, Zooplastic, Open Approach.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0BYL0Z2?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Transplantation of Left Lung, Zooplastic, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 33.51 (Unilateral lung transplantation), 00.92 (Transplant from live non-related donor), and 00.93 (Transplant from cadaver). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
