0BFBXZZFragmentation in Left Lower Lobe Bronchus, External Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
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0BFBXZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Fragmentation in Left Lower Lobe Bronchus, External Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027). The root operation Fragmentation involves breaking solid matter in a body part into pieces. Medicare may not cover this procedure; review the non-covered procedure codes edit. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Respiratory system procedures, NEC.
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 | B | Respiratory System |
| 3 | Operation | F | Fragmentation |
| 4 | BodyPart | B | Lower Lobe Bronchus, Left |
| 5 | Approach | X | External |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index
These FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entries lead to this code:
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Clinical Classification (CCSR)
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Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for this code under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0BFBXZZ
Is 0BFBXZZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Fragmentation in Left Lower Lobe Bronchus, External Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 0BFBXZZ mean?
The code breaks down character by character: the 1st character 0 is the Section (Medical and Surgical); the 2nd character B is the Body System (Respiratory System); the 3rd character F is the Operation (Fragmentation); the 4th character B is the BodyPart (Lower Lobe Bronchus, Left); the 5th character X is the Approach (External); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
Is 0BFBXZZ covered by Medicare?
Review coverage carefully. The Medicare Code Editor applies a non-covered procedure codes edit to this code, which can affect payment for Fragmentation in Left Lower Lobe Bronchus, External Approach.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0BFBXZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Fragmentation in Left Lower Lobe Bronchus, External Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 98.59 (Extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy of other sites). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
