00F53ZZFragmentation in Intracranial Subarachnoid Space, Percutaneous Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
00F53ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Fragmentation in Intracranial Subarachnoid Space, Percutaneous Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to 8 MS-DRGs. The root operation Fragmentation involves breaking solid matter in a body part into pieces.
Code Identity
PCS Table Breakdown
Each ICD-10-PCS code is built from seven characters, each an axis of the procedure. Hover or tap the icons for the official CMS definitions.
| Position | Designation | Value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Section | 0 | Medical and Surgical |
| 2 | Body System | 0 | Central Nervous System and Cranial Nerves |
| 3 | Operation | F | Fragmentation |
| 4 | BodyPart | 5 | Subarachnoid Space, Intracranial |
| 5 | Approach | 3 | Percutaneous |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 00F53ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 00F53ZZ
Is 00F53ZZ a billable code?
Yes. 00F53ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Fragmentation in Intracranial Subarachnoid Space, Percutaneous Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 00F53ZZ mean?
00F53ZZ breaks down character by character: the 1st character 0 is the Section (Medical and Surgical); the 2nd character 0 is the Body System (Central Nervous System and Cranial Nerves); the 3rd character F is the Operation (Fragmentation); the 4th character 5 is the BodyPart (Subarachnoid Space, Intracranial); the 5th character 3 is the Approach (Percutaneous); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 00F53ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Fragmentation in Intracranial Subarachnoid Space, Percutaneous Approach maps to MS-DRGs 023, 024, 025, 026, 027, 907, 908, 909, with relative weights from 1.3127 to 5.7303. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 00F53ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Fragmentation in Intracranial Subarachnoid Space, Percutaneous Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 29.2. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
