ICD-10-PCS Tabular Index · Section 0 · FY 2026 0BN

0BN Release - Respiratory System ICD-10-PCS

The 0BN code range contains 105 ICD-10-PCS codes for Release procedures on the respiratory system. 104 of the codes are billable and valid for inpatient claim submission in fiscal year 2026.

✓ Built from the official CMS FY 2026 datasetEffective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026
105
Procedure Codes
104
Billable Codes
0BN
Characters 1–3
0B
Parent Body System

Root Operation Definition

Release: Freeing a body part from an abnormal physical constraint by cutting or by use of force.

ICD-10-PCS

Codes in the 0BN Range 105 codes · 104 billable

105 of 105 shown
  • 0BN Respiratory System, ReleaseNon-billable header
  • 0BN10ZZ Release Trachea, Open Approach
  • 0BN13ZZ Release Trachea, Percutaneous Approach
  • 0BN14ZZ Release Trachea, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
  • 0BN17ZZ Release Trachea, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
  • 0BN18ZZ Release Trachea, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
  • 0BN20ZZ Release Carina, Open Approach
  • 0BN23ZZ Release Carina, Percutaneous Approach
  • 0BN24ZZ Release Carina, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
  • 0BN27ZZ Release Carina, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
  • 0BN28ZZ Release Carina, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
  • 0BN30ZZ Release Right Main Bronchus, Open Approach
  • 0BN33ZZ Release Right Main Bronchus, Percutaneous Approach
  • 0BN34ZZ Release Right Main Bronchus, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
  • 0BN37ZZ Release Right Main Bronchus, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
  • 0BN38ZZ Release Right Main Bronchus, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
  • 0BN40ZZ Release Right Upper Lobe Bronchus, Open Approach
  • 0BN43ZZ Release Right Upper Lobe Bronchus, Percutaneous Approach
  • 0BN44ZZ Release Right Upper Lobe Bronchus, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
  • 0BN47ZZ Release Right Upper Lobe Bronchus, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
  • 0BN48ZZ Release Right Upper Lobe Bronchus, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
  • 0BN50ZZ Release Right Middle Lobe Bronchus, Open Approach
  • 0BN53ZZ Release Right Middle Lobe Bronchus, Percutaneous Approach
  • 0BN54ZZ Release Right Middle Lobe Bronchus, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
  • 0BN57ZZ Release Right Middle Lobe Bronchus, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
  • 0BN58ZZ Release Right Middle Lobe Bronchus, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
  • 0BN60ZZ Release Right Lower Lobe Bronchus, Open Approach
  • 0BN63ZZ Release Right Lower Lobe Bronchus, Percutaneous Approach
  • 0BN64ZZ Release Right Lower Lobe Bronchus, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
  • 0BN67ZZ Release Right Lower Lobe Bronchus, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
  • 0BN68ZZ Release Right Lower Lobe Bronchus, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
  • 0BN70ZZ Release Left Main Bronchus, Open Approach
  • 0BN73ZZ Release Left Main Bronchus, Percutaneous Approach
  • 0BN74ZZ Release Left Main Bronchus, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
  • 0BN77ZZ Release Left Main Bronchus, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
  • 0BN78ZZ Release Left Main Bronchus, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
  • 0BN80ZZ Release Left Upper Lobe Bronchus, Open Approach
  • 0BN83ZZ Release Left Upper Lobe Bronchus, Percutaneous Approach
  • 0BN84ZZ Release Left Upper Lobe Bronchus, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
  • 0BN87ZZ Release Left Upper Lobe Bronchus, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
  • 0BN88ZZ Release Left Upper Lobe Bronchus, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
  • 0BN90ZZ Release Lingula Bronchus, Open Approach
  • 0BN93ZZ Release Lingula Bronchus, Percutaneous Approach
  • 0BN94ZZ Release Lingula Bronchus, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
  • 0BN97ZZ Release Lingula Bronchus, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
  • 0BN98ZZ Release Lingula Bronchus, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
  • 0BNB0ZZ Release Left Lower Lobe Bronchus, Open Approach
  • 0BNB3ZZ Release Left Lower Lobe Bronchus, Percutaneous Approach
  • 0BNB4ZZ Release Left Lower Lobe Bronchus, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
  • 0BNB7ZZ Release Left Lower Lobe Bronchus, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
  • 0BNB8ZZ Release Left Lower Lobe Bronchus, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
  • 0BNC0ZZ Release Right Upper Lung Lobe, Open Approach
  • 0BNC3ZZ Release Right Upper Lung Lobe, Percutaneous Approach
  • 0BNC4ZZ Release Right Upper Lung Lobe, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
  • 0BNC7ZZ Release Right Upper Lung Lobe, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
  • 0BNC8ZZ Release Right Upper Lung Lobe, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
  • 0BND0ZZ Release Right Middle Lung Lobe, Open Approach
  • 0BND3ZZ Release Right Middle Lung Lobe, Percutaneous Approach
  • 0BND4ZZ Release Right Middle Lung Lobe, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
  • 0BND7ZZ Release Right Middle Lung Lobe, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
  • 0BND8ZZ Release Right Middle Lung Lobe, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
  • 0BNF0ZZ Release Right Lower Lung Lobe, Open Approach
  • 0BNF3ZZ Release Right Lower Lung Lobe, Percutaneous Approach
  • 0BNF4ZZ Release Right Lower Lung Lobe, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
  • 0BNF7ZZ Release Right Lower Lung Lobe, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
  • 0BNF8ZZ Release Right Lower Lung Lobe, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
  • 0BNG0ZZ Release Left Upper Lung Lobe, Open Approach
  • 0BNG3ZZ Release Left Upper Lung Lobe, Percutaneous Approach
  • 0BNG4ZZ Release Left Upper Lung Lobe, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
  • 0BNG7ZZ Release Left Upper Lung Lobe, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
  • 0BNG8ZZ Release Left Upper Lung Lobe, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
  • 0BNH0ZZ Release Lung Lingula, Open Approach
  • 0BNH3ZZ Release Lung Lingula, Percutaneous Approach
  • 0BNH4ZZ Release Lung Lingula, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
  • 0BNH7ZZ Release Lung Lingula, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
  • 0BNH8ZZ Release Lung Lingula, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
  • 0BNJ0ZZ Release Left Lower Lung Lobe, Open Approach
  • 0BNJ3ZZ Release Left Lower Lung Lobe, Percutaneous Approach
  • 0BNJ4ZZ Release Left Lower Lung Lobe, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
  • 0BNJ7ZZ Release Left Lower Lung Lobe, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
  • 0BNJ8ZZ Release Left Lower Lung Lobe, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
  • 0BNK0ZZ Release Right Lung, Open Approach
  • 0BNK3ZZ Release Right Lung, Percutaneous Approach
  • 0BNK4ZZ Release Right Lung, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
  • 0BNK7ZZ Release Right Lung, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
  • 0BNK8ZZ Release Right Lung, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
  • 0BNL0ZZ Release Left Lung, Open Approach
  • 0BNL3ZZ Release Left Lung, Percutaneous Approach
  • 0BNL4ZZ Release Left Lung, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
  • 0BNL7ZZ Release Left Lung, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
  • 0BNL8ZZ Release Left Lung, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
  • 0BNM0ZZ Release Bilateral Lungs, Open Approach
  • 0BNM3ZZ Release Bilateral Lungs, Percutaneous Approach
  • 0BNM4ZZ Release Bilateral Lungs, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
  • 0BNM7ZZ Release Bilateral Lungs, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
  • 0BNM8ZZ Release Bilateral Lungs, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
  • 0BNN0ZZ Release Right Pleura, Open Approach
  • 0BNN3ZZ Release Right Pleura, Percutaneous Approach
  • 0BNN4ZZ Release Right Pleura, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
  • 0BNP0ZZ Release Left Pleura, Open Approach
  • 0BNP3ZZ Release Left Pleura, Percutaneous Approach
  • 0BNP4ZZ Release Left Pleura, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
  • 0BNT0ZZ Release Diaphragm, Open Approach
  • 0BNT3ZZ Release Diaphragm, Percutaneous Approach
  • 0BNT4ZZ Release Diaphragm, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

About the 0BN Code Range

The ICD-10-PCS root operation Release (code 0BN) refers to freeing a body part from an abnormal constraint to improve its movement or function. In the Medical and Surgical section, this operation is applied to the Respiratory System to relieve adhesions or restrictions causing impaired respiration.

This classification includes specific codes for releasing various lung structures such as the Trachea (e.g., 0BN10ZZ Open Approach), Right Main Bronchus (0BN30ZZ Open Approach), and Left Upper Lung Lobe (0BNG0ZZ Open Approach). The procedure can be performed using different approaches, including Open, Percutaneous, Percutaneous Endoscopic, or through Natural or Artificial Openings. For example, 0BN14ZZ indicates releasing the trachea via percutaneous endoscopy, demonstrating the system’s precision in coding the method and targeted respiratory structure. Accurate use of these codes ensures comprehensive documentation of release procedures within respiratory care.

Questions About This Page

How many billable codes are in the 0BN range?

Of the 105 codes in this range, 104 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 0BN range classify?

The range classifies Release procedures, freeing a body part from an abnormal physical constraint by cutting or by use of force, 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

All ICD-10-PCS SectionsAll of Medical and Surgical (0)All of Body System 0BICD-10-PCS Code LookupICD-10-CM Codes ListMS-DRG ReferenceMedicare Code Edits

Source: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS order file and code tables, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.