0FF70ZZFragmentation in Common Hepatic Duct, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0FF70ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Fragmentation in Common Hepatic Duct, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to 9 MS-DRGs. The root operation Fragmentation involves breaking solid matter in a body part into pieces.
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 | F | Hepatobiliary System and Pancreas |
| 3 | Operation | F | Fragmentation |
| 4 | BodyPart | 7 | Hepatic Duct, Common |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0FF70ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Code History
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Questions About 0FF70ZZ
Is 0FF70ZZ a billable code?
Yes. 0FF70ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Fragmentation in Common Hepatic Duct, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0FF70ZZ mean?
0FF70ZZ breaks down character by character: the 1st character 0 is the Section (Medical and Surgical); the 2nd character F is the Body System (Hepatobiliary System and Pancreas); the 3rd character F is the Operation (Fragmentation); the 4th character 7 is the BodyPart (Hepatic Duct, Common); the 5th character 0 is the Approach (Open); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 0FF70ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Fragmentation in Common Hepatic Duct, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 408, 409, 410, 820, 821, 822, 826, 827, 828, with relative weights from 1.2040 to 5.8648. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0FF70ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Fragmentation in Common Hepatic Duct, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 51.49. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
