00FU3ZZFragmentation in Spinal Canal, Percutaneous Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
00FU3ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Fragmentation in Spinal Canal, Percutaneous Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to 18 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 | U | Spinal Canal |
| 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 00FU3ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 00FU3ZZ
Is 00FU3ZZ a billable code?
Yes. 00FU3ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Fragmentation in Spinal Canal, Percutaneous Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 00FU3ZZ mean?
00FU3ZZ 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 U is the BodyPart (Spinal Canal); 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 00FU3ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Fragmentation in Spinal Canal, Percutaneous Approach maps to MS-DRGs 028, 029, 030, 518, 519, 520, 820, 821, 822, 826, 827, 828, 907, 908, 909, 957, 958, 959, with relative weights from 1.2040 to 7.6199. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 00FU3ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Fragmentation in Spinal Canal, Percutaneous Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 35.9. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
