2025 ICD-10-CM Procedure Code 00F6XZZ
Fragmentation in Cerebral Ventricle, External Approach
- ICD-10-PCS Code:
- 00F6XZZ
- ICD-10-PCS Code for:
- Fragmentation in Cerebral Ventricle, External Approach
- Is Billable?
- Yes - Valid for Submission
- Code Navigator:
00F6XZZ is a billable procedure code but might not be covered by Medicare. 00F6XZZ is used to indicate the performance of fragmentation in cerebral ventricle, external approach. The code is valid for the year 2025 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. The procedure code involves breaking solid matter in a body part into pieces. Procedure code explanation: physical force (e.g., manual, ultrasonic) applied directly or indirectly is used to break the solid matter into pieces. the solid matter may be an abnormal byproduct of a biological function or a foreign body. the pieces of solid matter are not taken out extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy, transurethral lithotripsy
00F6XZZ PCS Table
In an PCS table each code is represented by up seven alphanumeric characters, with each character in the table respresenting different aspects of the procedure. In the table provided below, each row represents an individual character and includes information about the character's position, designation, label, and procedure notes. For this PCS table the procedure code is in the medical and surgical section and is part of the central nervous system and cranial nerves body system, classified under fragmentation operation. The applicable bodypart for this procedure code is cerebral ventricle.
| Position | Designation | Character | Label | Procedures Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Section | 0 | Medical and Surgical | |
| 2 | Body System | 0 | Central Nervous System and Cranial Nerves | |
| 3 | Operation | F | Fragmentation | Involves: Explanation:
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| 4 | BodyPart | 6 | Cerebral Ventricle | Includes:
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| 5 | Approach | X | External | Involves: |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device | Explanation: |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier | Explanation: |
Clinical Classification
Other CNS drainage and related procedures
CCSR Code: CNS006
Clinical Domain: Central Nervous System Procedures CNS contains 14 categories that include procedures performed on the central nervous system (brain, spinal cord, and CNS nerves) such as spinal cord decompression, lumbar puncture, and spinal epidural catheter placement.
Code Edits
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Non-covered Procedure Codes
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Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Below are the ICD-9=PCS code(s) that most closely match this ICD-10-PCS code, based on the General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs). This ICD-10-PCS to ICD-9-PCS crosswalk tool is helpful for coders who need to reference legacy diagnosis codes for audits, historical claims, or approximate code comparisons.
ICD-9-PCS Code
Code: 9859
Approximate Flag: This is an approximate match. The ICD-9-PCS code reflects a close but not exact equivalent of the ICD-10-PCS procedure.
Other ICD-10-PCS Codes Used for Fragmentation Cerebral Ventricle
What is ICD-10-PCS?
The ICD-10 Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) is a catalog of procedural codes used by medical professionals for hospital inpatient healthcare settings. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) maintain the catalog in the U.S. releasing yearly updates. The 2025 ICD-10-PCS codes are to be used for discharges occurring from October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
Each ICD-10-PCS code has a structure of seven alphanumeric characters and contains no decimals. The first character defines the major "section". Depending on the "section" the second through seventh characters mean different things.
