M
The Lungs, Bilateral body part is identified by the character M in the 4th position of the ICD-10-PCS procedure code.
It is contained within the Extirpation root operation of the Respiratory System body system
under the Medical and Surgical section. The 4the position refers to the body part or body region when applicable.
Section:
0 = Medical and Surgical
Body System:
B = Respiratory System
Root Operation:
C = Extirpation
Body Part:
2 - CarinaT - Diaphragm9 - Lingula BronchusB - Lower Lobe Bronchus, Left6 - Lower Lobe Bronchus, RightJ - Lower Lung Lobe, LeftF - Lower Lung Lobe, RightH - Lung LingulaL - Lung, LeftK - Lung, RightM - Lungs, Bilateral7 - Main Bronchus, Left3 - Main Bronchus, Right5 - Middle Lobe Bronchus, RightD - Middle Lung Lobe, RightP - Pleura, LeftN - Pleura, Right1 - Trachea8 - Upper Lobe Bronchus, Left4 - Upper Lobe Bronchus, RightG - Upper Lung Lobe, LeftC - Upper Lung Lobe, RightSelect the appropriate procedure code based on the approach & device:
0BCM - Lungs, Bilateral
Cutting through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to expose the site of the procedure
0BCM0ZZ - Extirpation of Matter from Bilateral Lungs, Open ApproachEntry, by puncture or minor incision, of instrumentation through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to reach the site of the procedure
0BCM3ZZ - Extirpation of Matter from Bilateral Lungs, Perc ApproachEntry, by puncture or minor incision, of instrumentation through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to reach and visualize the site of the procedure
0BCM4ZZ - Extirpation of Matter from Bi Lungs, Perc Endo ApproachEntry of instrumentation through a natural or artificial external opening to reach the site of the procedure
0BCM7ZZ - Extirpation of Matter from Bilateral Lungs, Via OpeningEntry of instrumentation through a natural or artificial external opening to reach and visualize the site of the procedure
0BCM8ZZ - Extirpation of Matter from Bilateral Lungs, Endo