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ICD-10-PCS Root Operation N
Medical and Surgical, Respiratory System, Release

The Release root operation is identified by the character code N in the 3rd position of the procedure code. It is defined as Freeing a body part from an abnormal physical constraint by cutting or by the use of force. Some of the restraining tissue may be taken out but none of the body part is taken out.

Includes:

  • Adhesiolysis, carpal tunnel release
ICD-10-PCS code structure

Section:
  0 = Medical and Surgical

Body System:
  B = Respiratory System

Root Operation:

See Terms used in Medical and Surgical

The 4th character refers to the body part or body region.

Outline View ICD-10-PCS Table View

Release

Freeing a body part from an abnormal physical constraint by cutting or by the use of force

  • 0BN2 - Carina

  • 0BNT - Diaphragm

  • 0BN9 - Lingula Bronchus

  • 0BNB - Lower Lobe Bronchus, Left

  • 0BN6 - Lower Lobe Bronchus, Right

  • 0BNJ - Lower Lung Lobe, Left

  • 0BNF - Lower Lung Lobe, Right

  • 0BNH - Lung Lingula

  • 0BNL - Lung, Left

  • 0BNK - Lung, Right

  • 0BNM - Lungs, Bilateral

  • 0BN7 - Main Bronchus, Left

  • 0BN3 - Main Bronchus, Right

    Includes:
    • Bronchus Intermedius
    • Intermediate bronchus

  • 0BN5 - Middle Lobe Bronchus, Right

  • 0BND - Middle Lung Lobe, Right

  • 0BNP - Pleura, Left

  • 0BNN - Pleura, Right

  • 0BN1 - Trachea

    Includes:
    • Cricoid cartilage

  • 0BN8 - Upper Lobe Bronchus, Left

  • 0BN4 - Upper Lobe Bronchus, Right

  • 0BNG - Upper Lung Lobe, Left

  • 0BNC - Upper Lung Lobe, Right