L
The Lung, Left body part is identified by the character L
in the 4th position of the ICD-10-PCS procedure code.
It is contained within the Inspection 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:
J
= Inspection
Body Part:
T
- DiaphragmL
- Lung, LeftK
- Lung, RightQ
- Pleura1
- Trachea0
- Tracheobronchial TreeSelect the appropriate procedure code based on the approach & device:
0BJL
- Lung, Left
Cutting through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to expose the site of the procedure
0BJL0ZZ
- Inspection of Left Lung, 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
0BJL3ZZ
- Inspection of Left Lung, Percutaneous 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
0BJL4ZZ
- Inspection of Left Lung, Percutaneous Endoscopic ApproachEntry of instrumentation through a natural or artificial external opening to reach the site of the procedure
0BJL7ZZ
- Inspection of Left Lung, Via Natural or Artificial OpeningEntry of instrumentation through a natural or artificial external opening to reach and visualize the site of the procedure
0BJL8ZZ
- Inspection of Left Lung, EndoProcedures performed directly on the skin or mucous membrane and procedures performed indirectly by the application of external force through the skin or mucous membrane
0BJLXZZ
- Inspection of Left Lung, External Approach