0CFBXZZFragmentation in Right Parotid Duct, External Approach

ICD-10-PCS 0CFBXZZ
CMS Source: FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS dataset. Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026.FacebookXLinkedInPrint

0CFBXZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Fragmentation in Right Parotid Duct, External Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). 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.

Code Identity

ICD-10-PCS Code
0CFBXZZ
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Fragmentation in Right Parotid Duct, External Approach
Parent Code
0CF Mouth and Throat, Fragmentation
Short Description
Fragmentation in Right Parotid Duct, External Approach
Medicare Coverage
Coverage alert — see Code Edits

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.

PositionDesignationValueMeaning
1Section0Medical and Surgical
2Body SystemCMouth and Throat
3OperationFFragmentation
4BodyPartBParotid Duct, Right
5ApproachXExternal
6DeviceZNo Device
7QualifierZNo Qualifier

Medicare Code Edits

Medicare Code Editor checks that affect claim validity for 0CFBXZZ.

The procedures codes identified here are always non-covered procedures.

Convert to ICD-9-PCS

Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0CFBXZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.

98.59
Approximate match.

Similar Procedure Codes

Questions About 0CFBXZZ

Is 0CFBXZZ a billable code?

Yes. 0CFBXZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Fragmentation in Right Parotid Duct, External Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What do the characters in 0CFBXZZ mean?

0CFBXZZ breaks down character by character: the 1st character 0 is the Section (Medical and Surgical); the 2nd character C is the Body System (Mouth and Throat); the 3rd character F is the Operation (Fragmentation); the 4th character B is the BodyPart (Parotid Duct, Right); 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 0CFBXZZ covered by Medicare?

Review coverage carefully. The Medicare Code Editor applies a non-covered procedure codes edit to 0CFBXZZ, which can affect payment for Fragmentation in Right Parotid Duct, External Approach.

What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0CFBXZZ?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Fragmentation in Right Parotid Duct, External Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 98.59. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.