ICD-10-PCS Procedure Code 08F5XZZ
Fragmentation in Left Vitreous, External Approach
ICD-10-PCS Procedure Code 08F5XZZ
ICD-10-PCS: 08F5XZZ
Short Description: Fragmentation in Left Vitreous, External Approach
Long Description: Fragmentation in Left Vitreous, External Approach
This is the 2018 version of the ICD-10-PCS procedure code 08F5XZZ
Valid for Submission
The code 08F5XZZ is a billable procedure code but might NOT BE COVERED BY MEDICARE.
Short Description: Fragmentation in Left Vitreous, External Approach
Long Description: Fragmentation in Left Vitreous, External Approach
This is the 2018 version of the ICD-10-PCS procedure code 08F5XZZ
Valid for Submission
The code 08F5XZZ is a billable procedure code but might NOT BE COVERED BY MEDICARE.
ICD-10-PCS Table
| Section | 0 - Medical and Surgical | ||
| Body System | 08 - Eye | ||
| Operation | 08F - Fragmentation | ||
| Body Part | Approach | Device | Qualifier |
| 5 - Vitreous, Left | X - External | Z - No Device | Z - No Qualifier |
ICD-10-PCS Definitions
| Operation | Fragmentation Definition: Breaking solid matter in a body part into pieces 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 Includes: Extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy, transurethral lithotripsy |
| Body Part | Vitreous, Left Vitreous, Right Includes: Vitreous body |
| Approach | External Definition: Procedures performed directly on the skin or mucous membrane and procedures performed indirectly by the application of external force through the skin or mucous membrane |
Code Edits
The following code edits are applicable to this code 08F5XZZ:
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