Respiratory System (0B) ICD-10-PCS
The 0B body system covers Medical and Surgical procedures on respiratory system, with 4,701 ICD-10-PCS codes across 23 root operations, 4,655 of them billable in fiscal year 2026. Each root operation defines a distinct procedural objective, and the info icons show the official definition with a preview of the codes inside.
Root Operations in This Body System 23 operations · 4,701 codes
| Chars 1–3 | Root Operation | Codes | Billable |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0B1 | BypassAltering the route of passage of the contents of a tubular body part | 17 | 15 |
| 0B2 | ChangeTaking out or off a device from a body part and putting back an identical or similar device in or on the same body part without cutting or puncturing the skin or a mucous membrane | 30 | 28 |
| 0B5 | DestructionPhysical eradication of all or a portion of a body part by the direct use of energy, force or a destructive agent | 264 | 262 |
| 0B7 | DilationExpanding an orifice or the lumen of a tubular body part | 202 | 200 |
| 0B9 | DrainageTaking or letting out fluids and/or gases from a body part | 638 | 636 |
| 0BB | ExcisionCutting out or off, without replacement, a portion of a body part | 426 | 424 |
| 0BC | ExtirpationTaking or cutting out solid matter from a body part | 210 | 208 |
| 0BD | ExtractionPulling or stripping out or off all or a portion of a body part by the use of force | 102 | 100 |
| 0BF | FragmentationBreaking solid matter in a body part into pieces | 122 | 120 |
| 0BH | InsertionPutting in a non-biological appliance that monitors, assists, performs or prevents a physiological function but does not physically take the place of a body part | 276 | 274 |
| 0BJ | InspectionVisually and/or manually exploring a body part | 74 | 72 |
| 0BL | OcclusionCompletely closing an orifice or the lumen of a tubular body part | 262 | 260 |
| 0BM | ReattachmentPutting back in or on all or a portion of a separated body part to its normal location or other suitable location | 40 | 38 |
| 0BN | ReleaseFreeing a body part from an abnormal physical constraint by cutting or by use of force | 210 | 208 |
| 0BP | RemovalTaking out or off a device from a body part | 438 | 436 |
| 0BQ | RepairRestoring, to the extent possible, a body part to its normal anatomic structure and function | 210 | 208 |
| 0BR | ReplacementPutting in or on biological or synthetic material that physically takes the place and/or function of all or a portion of a body part | 134 | 132 |
| 0BS | RepositionMoving to its normal location or other suitable location all or a portion of a body part | 40 | 38 |
| 0BT | ResectionCutting out or off, without replacement, all of a body part | 82 | 80 |
| 0BU | SupplementPutting in or on biological or synthetic material that physically reinforces and/or augments the function of a body part | 194 | 192 |
| 0BV | RestrictionPartially closing an orifice or the lumen of a tubular body part | 262 | 260 |
| 0BW | RevisionCorrecting, to the extent possible, a portion of a malfunctioning device or the position of a displaced device | 412 | 410 |
| 0BY | TransplantationPutting 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 | 56 | 54 |
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About the 0B Body System
In the ICD-10-PCS system, the root operations for the Respiratory System in the Medical and Surgical section cover a wide range of procedures involving treatment of respiratory structures. These operations define specific actions such as altering, removing, or examining parts of the respiratory anatomy.
The Respiratory System operations include Bypass (code 0B1), which involves altering the route of passage within tubular parts, and Change (0B2), where a device is replaced without incision. Other examples are Destruction (0B5), physically eradicating tissue by energy or force, and Dilation (0B7), expanding airways or lumens. Procedures such as Drainage (0B9) remove fluids or gases, while Excision (0BB) and Resection (0BT) entail cutting out portions or whole body parts without replacement. Implant-related operations include Insertion (0BH), Replacement (0BR), and Supplement (0BU), involving non-biological or biological materials. Visual examination is coded with Inspection (0BJ). These codes precisely capture the diverse interventions possible within respiratory care, ensuring accurate procedural documentation.
Questions About This Page
How many codes are in the 0B body system?
The 0B body system contains 4,701 ICD-10-PCS codes in FY 2026, organized into 23 root operations. 4,655 of them are billable on inpatient claims.
What is a root operation?
The root operation is the third character of every ICD-10-PCS code and names the objective of the procedure. Drainage takes fluid out, Excision cuts out a portion of a body part, and Resection removes all of one. Picking the right root operation is the central skill of PCS coding, so each one above carries its official CMS definition.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS order file and code tables, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
