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ICD-10-PCS 2027 procedure code

3E0L05ZIntroduction of Adhesion Barrier into Pleural Cavity, Open Approach

✓ Valid for 2027

Short description: Introduce Adhesion Barrier in Pleural Cav, Open

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 3E0L05Z

3E0L05Z is the ICD-10-PCS code for a introduction procedure on the pleural cavity using an open approach with adhesion barrier. In ICD-10-PCS, introduction means putting in or on a therapeutic, diagnostic, nutritional, physiological, or prophylactic substance except blood or blood products.

In plain terms, this corresponds to application or administration of an adhesion barrier substance, the ICD-9-CM procedure title it maps to (99.77).

For a different body part, codes include 3E0M05Z (peritoneal cavity) and 3E0P05Z (female reproductive).

The same procedure with a different approach is coded 3E0L35Z (percutaneous) and 3E0L45Z (percutaneous endoscopic).

It doesn't appear in the MS-DRG procedure index, so on its own it doesn't change the DRG assignment.

It has been valid since ICD-10-PCS took effect on October 1, 2015.

What each character means

1. Section
3Administration
2. Body System
EPhysiological Systems and Anatomical Regions
3. Operation
0Introduction

Putting in or on a therapeutic, diagnostic, nutritional, physiological, or prophylactic substance except blood or blood products

4. Body System / Region
LPleural Cavity
5. Approach
0Open

Cutting through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to expose the site of the procedure

6. Substance
5Adhesion Barrier

Includes: Seprafilm

7. Qualifier
ZNo Qualifier

Other versions of this procedure

ICD-9-CM equivalent

Converter →
  • 99.77Application or administration of an adhesion barrier substanceapproximate

From the CMS 2018 General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), the final GEMs release.

Code history

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  10. 2025
  11. 2026
  12. 2027
  • FY2016 (effective 10/1/2015): Added (first year of ICD-10-CM)
  • No changes since FY2016.

Common questions about 3E0L05Z

Is 3E0L05Z a valid ICD-10-PCS code for 2027?

Yes. 3E0L05Z is valid for inpatient procedures from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

What is the ICD-9 procedure code for 3E0L05Z?

The CMS GEMs map 3E0L05Z to ICD-9-CM 99.77 (Application or administration of an adhesion barrier substance).