0CFBXZZFragmentation in Right Parotid Duct, External Approach
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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 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 ENT 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 | C | Mouth and Throat |
| 3 | Operation | F | Fragmentation |
| 4 | BodyPart | B | Parotid Duct, Right |
| 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:
To code fragmentation of the right parotid duct, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Fragmentation, then the subterms Duct, Parotid, Right. The index leads to table 0CF, where the approach, device and qualifier values shown in the breakdown above complete the seven-character code 0CFBXZZ.
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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 0CFBXZZ
Is 0CFBXZZ a billable code?
Yes. This 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, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 0CFBXZZ mean?
The code 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 this code, 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 (Extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy of other sites). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
