0DF6XZZFragmentation in Stomach, External Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
- Medicare Coverage Alert
0DF6XZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Fragmentation in Stomach, 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
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 | D | Gastrointestinal System |
| 3 | Operation | F | Fragmentation |
| 4 | BodyPart | 6 | Stomach |
| 5 | Approach | X | External |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
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Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0DF6XZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0DF6XZZ
Is 0DF6XZZ a billable code?
Yes. 0DF6XZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Fragmentation in Stomach, External Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0DF6XZZ mean?
0DF6XZZ breaks down character by character: the 1st character 0 is the Section (Medical and Surgical); the 2nd character D is the Body System (Gastrointestinal System); the 3rd character F is the Operation (Fragmentation); the 4th character 6 is the BodyPart (Stomach); 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 0DF6XZZ covered by Medicare?
Review coverage carefully. The Medicare Code Editor applies a non-covered procedure codes edit to 0DF6XZZ, which can affect payment for Fragmentation in Stomach, External Approach.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0DF6XZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Fragmentation in Stomach, External Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 98.59. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
