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ICD-10-PCS 2027 procedure code

0BHK81ZInsertion of Radioactive Element into Right Lung, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic

✓ Valid for 2027O.R. procedure

Short description: Insertion of Radioactive Element into Right Lung, Endo

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 0BHK81Z

0BHK81Z is the ICD-10-PCS code for a insertion procedure on the right lung using a via natural or artificial opening endoscopic approach with radioactive element. In ICD-10-PCS, insertion means putting in a nonbiological appliance that monitors, assists, performs, or prevents a physiological function but does not physically take the place of a body part.

In plain terms, this corresponds to implantation or insertion of radioactive elements, the ICD-9-CM procedure title it maps to (92.27).

For a different body part, codes include 0BH081Z (tracheobronchial tree) and 0BHL81Z (left lung).

The same procedure with a different approach is coded 0BHK01Z (open), 0BHK31Z (percutaneous), 0BHK41Z (percutaneous endoscopic) and 0BHK71Z (via natural or artificial opening).

With a different device, use 0BHK82Z (monitoring device), 0BHK83Z (infusion device) and 0BHK8YZ (other device).

It is an operating-room procedure in the MS-DRG logic for DRG 166 (Other Respiratory System O.R. Procedures with MCC), DRG 167 (Other Respiratory System O.R. Procedures with CC), DRG 168 (Other Respiratory System O.R. Procedures without CC/MCC), DRG 907 (Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries with MCC), DRG 908 (Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries with CC) and DRG 909 (Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries without CC/MCC), under the surgical categories “Other Respiratory System O.R. Procedures” and “Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries”.

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
HInsertion

Putting in a nonbiological appliance that monitors, assists, performs, or prevents a physiological function but does not physically take the place of a body part

Includes: Insertion of radioactive implant, insertion of central venous catheter

4. Body Part
KLung, Right
5. Approach
8Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic

Entry of instrumentation through a natural or artificial external opening to reach and visualize the site of the procedure

6. Device
1Radioactive Element

Includes: Brachytherapy seeds; CivaSheet(R)

7. Qualifier
ZNo Qualifier

Other versions of this procedure

MS-DRG v44.0 grouping

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Surgical MS-DRGs this procedure can group to, depending on the principal diagnosis's MDC.

ICD-9-CM equivalent

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  • 92.27Implantation or insertion of radioactive elementsapproximate

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

Code history

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  8. 2023
  9. 2024
  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 0BHK81Z

Is 0BHK81Z a valid ICD-10-PCS code for 2027?

Yes. 0BHK81Z is valid for inpatient procedures from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Is 0BHK81Z an O.R. procedure?

Yes. 0BHK81Z is an O.R. procedure in MS-DRG v44.0.

What DRG does 0BHK81Z group to?

Depending on the principal diagnosis, 0BHK81Z can group to MS-DRG 166, MS-DRG 167, MS-DRG 168, MS-DRG 907, MS-DRG 908 and MS-DRG 909.

What is the ICD-9 procedure code for 0BHK81Z?

The CMS GEMs map 0BHK81Z to ICD-9-CM 92.27 (Implantation or insertion of radioactive elements).