0BYM0Z0Transplantation of Bilateral Lungs, Allogeneic, Open Approach
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0BYM0Z0 is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Transplantation of Bilateral Lungs, Allogeneic, 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 | M | Lungs, Bilateral |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | 0 | Allogeneic |
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 bilateral lung, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Transplantation, then the subterms Lung, Bilateral. The index leads to table 0BY, where the approach, device and qualifier values shown in the breakdown above complete the seven-character code 0BYM0Z0.
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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 0BYM0Z0
Is 0BYM0Z0 a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Transplantation of Bilateral Lungs, Allogeneic, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 0BYM0Z0 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 M is the BodyPart (Lungs, Bilateral); the 5th character 0 is the Approach (Open); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character 0 is the Qualifier (Allogeneic).
What MS-DRG does 0BYM0Z0 group to?
On an inpatient stay, Transplantation of Bilateral Lungs, Allogeneic, Open Approach maps to MS-DRG 007 (lung Transplant). The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
Is 0BYM0Z0 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 Bilateral Lungs, Allogeneic, Open Approach.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0BYM0Z0?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Transplantation of Bilateral Lungs, Allogeneic, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 33.52 (Bilateral lung transplantation), 00.91 (Transplant from live related donor), and 00.92 (Transplant from live non-related donor). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
