ICD-10-PCS 2027 procedure code
0BN23ZZRelease Carina, Percutaneous Approach
Code unchanged since ICD-10-PCS took effect on October 1, 2015. Source: official FY2027 ICD-10-PCS release from CMS. Page updated September 29, 2026. About our data
About 0BN23ZZ
0BN23ZZ is the ICD-10-PCS code for a release procedure on the carina using a percutaneous approach. In ICD-10-PCS, release means freeing a body part from an abnormal physical constraint by cutting or by the use of force.
In plain terms, this corresponds to lysis of adhesions of trachea or larynx, the ICD-9-CM procedure title it maps to (31.92).
For a different body part, codes include 0BN13ZZ (trachea), 0BN33ZZ (right main bronchus), 0BN43ZZ (right upper lobe bronchus), 0BN53ZZ (right middle lobe bronchus), 0BN63ZZ (right lower lobe bronchus), 0BN73ZZ (left main bronchus) and 15 more.
The same procedure with a different approach is coded 0BN20ZZ (open), 0BN24ZZ (percutaneous endoscopic), 0BN27ZZ (via natural or artificial opening) and 0BN28ZZ (via natural or artificial opening endoscopic).
It is an operating-room procedure in the MS-DRG logic for DRG 143 (Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat O.R. Procedures with MCC), DRG 144 (Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat O.R. Procedures with CC), DRG 145 (Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat O.R. Procedures without CC/MCC), DRG 166 (Other Respiratory System O.R. Procedures with MCC), DRG 167 (Other Respiratory System O.R. Procedures with CC) and DRG 168 (Other Respiratory System O.R. Procedures without CC/MCC), under the surgical categories “Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat O.R. Procedures”, “Other Respiratory System O.R. Procedures”, “Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries” and 1 more.
It has been valid since ICD-10-PCS took effect on October 1, 2015.
What each character means
- 1. Section
- 0Medical and Surgical
- 2. Body System
- BRespiratory System
- 3. Operation
- NRelease
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
- 4. Body Part
- 2Carina
- 5. Approach
- 3Percutaneous
Entry, 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
- 6. Device
- ZNo Device
- 7. Qualifier
- ZNo Qualifier
Other versions of this procedure
Different body part
- 0BN13ZZTrachea
- 0BN33ZZMain Bronchus, Right
- 0BN43ZZUpper Lobe Bronchus, Right
- 0BN53ZZMiddle Lobe Bronchus, Right
- 0BN63ZZLower Lobe Bronchus, Right
- 0BN73ZZMain Bronchus, Left
- 0BN83ZZUpper Lobe Bronchus, Left
- 0BN93ZZLingula Bronchus
- 0BNB3ZZLower Lobe Bronchus, Left
- 0BNC3ZZUpper Lung Lobe, Right
- 0BND3ZZMiddle Lung Lobe, Right
- 0BNF3ZZLower Lung Lobe, Right
MS-DRG v44.0 grouping
All DRGs →Surgical MS-DRGs this procedure can group to, depending on the principal diagnosis's MDC.
MDC 03 · Diseases and Disorders of the Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat · Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat O.R. Procedures
MDC 04 · Diseases and Disorders of the Respiratory System · Other Respiratory System O.R. Procedures
MDC 21 · Injuries, Poisonings and Toxic Effects of Drugs · Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries
MDC 24 · Multiple Significant Trauma · Other O.R. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma
ICD-9-CM equivalent
Converter →- 31.92Lysis of adhesions of trachea or larynxapproximate
From the CMS 2018 General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), the final GEMs release.
Code history
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- 2027
- FY2016 (effective 10/1/2015): Added (first year of ICD-10-CM)
- No changes since FY2016.
Common questions about 0BN23ZZ
Is 0BN23ZZ a valid ICD-10-PCS code for 2027?
- Yes. 0BN23ZZ is valid for inpatient procedures from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
Is 0BN23ZZ an O.R. procedure?
- Yes. 0BN23ZZ is an O.R. procedure in MS-DRG v44.0.
What DRG does 0BN23ZZ group to?
- Depending on the principal diagnosis, 0BN23ZZ can group to MS-DRG 143, MS-DRG 144, MS-DRG 145, MS-DRG 166, MS-DRG 167 and MS-DRG 168.
What is the ICD-9 procedure code for 0BN23ZZ?
- The CMS GEMs map 0BN23ZZ to ICD-9-CM 31.92 (Lysis of adhesions of trachea or larynx).