0B2 Change - Respiratory System ICD-10-PCS
The 0B2 code range contains 15 ICD-10-PCS codes for Change procedures on the respiratory system. 14 of the codes are billable and valid for inpatient claim submission in fiscal year 2026.
Root Operation Definition
Change: Taking 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.
Codes in the 0B2 Range 15 codes · 14 billable
- 0B2 Respiratory System, ChangeNon-billable header
- 0B20X0Z Change Drainage Device in Tracheobronchial Tree, External Approach
- 0B20XYZ Change Other Device in Tracheobronchial Tree, External Approach
- 0B21X0Z Change Drainage Device in Trachea, External Approach
- 0B21XEZ Change Endotracheal Airway in Trachea, External Approach
- 0B21XFZ Change Tracheostomy Device in Trachea, External Approach
- 0B21XYZ Change Other Device in Trachea, External Approach
- 0B2KX0Z Change Drainage Device in Right Lung, External Approach
- 0B2KXYZ Change Other Device in Right Lung, External Approach
- 0B2LX0Z Change Drainage Device in Left Lung, External Approach
- 0B2LXYZ Change Other Device in Left Lung, External Approach
- 0B2QX0Z Change Drainage Device in Pleura, External Approach
- 0B2QXYZ Change Other Device in Pleura, External Approach
- 0B2TX0Z Change Drainage Device in Diaphragm, External Approach
- 0B2TXYZ Change Other Device in Diaphragm, External Approach
About the 0B2 Code Range
The ICD-10-PCS root operation Change (Code 0B2) refers to the replacement of a device without taking out the entire device first. This operation applies within the Medical and Surgical section, specifically targeting the Respiratory System.
The Change root operation is used when a device in the respiratory structures is exchanged via an External Approach. Examples include changing a Drainage Device or an Endotracheal Airway in parts such as the Tracheobronchial Tree (code 0B20X0Z), the Trachea (codes 0B21X0Z, 0B21XEZ), or the Lungs (right and left, such as code 0B2KX0Z for the right lung). The procedure includes changing devices in related structures like the Pleura and the Diaphragm, ensuring functional device maintenance without complete removal. Accurately coding these respiratory system change procedures ensures precise documentation of device replacement interventions.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the 0B2 range?
Of the 15 codes in this range, 14 are billable and valid for inpatient claim submission from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. Table header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the 0B2 range classify?
The range classifies Change procedures, taking 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, performed on the respiratory system. Each code adds the body part, approach, device, and qualifier in characters four through seven, and links to its own reference page.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS order file and code tables, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
