Version 2025
Billable Code

2025 ICD-10-CM Procedure Code 0FF70ZZ

Fragmentation in Common Hepatic Duct, Open Approach

ICD-10-PCS Code:
0FF70ZZ
ICD-10-PCS Code for:
Fragmentation in Common Hepatic Duct, Open Approach
Is Billable?
Yes - Valid for Submission
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0FF70ZZ is a billable procedure code used to specify the performance of fragmentation in common hepatic duct, open approach. The code is valid for the year 2025 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. The procedure code involves breaking solid matter in a body part into pieces. Procedure code explanation: physical force (e.g., manual, ultrasonic) applied directly or indirectly is used to break the solid matter into pieces. the solid matter may be an abnormal byproduct of a biological function or a foreign body. the pieces of solid matter are not taken out extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy, transurethral lithotripsy

0FF70ZZ PCS Table

In an PCS table each code is represented by up seven alphanumeric characters, with each character in the table respresenting different aspects of the procedure. In the table provided below, each row represents an individual character and includes information about the character's position, designation, label, and procedure notes. For this PCS table the procedure code is in the medical and surgical section and is part of the hepatobiliary system and pancreas body system, classified under fragmentation operation. The applicable bodypart for this procedure code is hepatic duct, common.

Position Designation Character Label Procedures Notes
1 Section 0 Medical and Surgical
2 Body System F Hepatobiliary System and Pancreas
3 Operation F Fragmentation

Involves:
Breaking solid matter in a body part into pieces

Explanation:
Physical force (e.g., manual, ultrasonic) applied directly or indirectly is used to break the solid matter into pieces. The solid matter may be an abnormal byproduct of a biological function or a foreign body. The pieces of solid matter are not taken out

Includes:
  • Extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy, transurethral lithotripsy
4 BodyPart 7 Hepatic Duct, Common  
5 Approach 0 Open

Involves:
Cutting through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to expose the site of the procedure

6 Device Z No Device

Explanation:
The value Z is used for the sixth character to indicate that a specific device does not apply to the procedure.

7 Qualifier Z No Qualifier

Explanation:
The value Z is used for the seventh character to indicate that a specific qualifier does not apply to the procedure.

Replacement Code

0FF70ZZ replaces the following previously assigned ICD-10-PCS code(s):

  • 0FF50ZZ - Fragmentation in Right Hepatic Duct, Open Approach
  • 0FF50ZZ - Fragmentation in Right Hepatic Duct, Open Approach
  • 0FF50ZZ - Fragmentation in Right Hepatic Duct, Open Approach
  • 0FF50ZZ - Fragmentation in Right Hepatic Duct, Open Approach
  • 0FF50ZZ - Fragmentation in Right Hepatic Duct, Open Approach
  • 0FF50ZZ - Fragmentation in Right Hepatic Duct, Open Approach
  • 0FF60ZZ - Fragmentation in Left Hepatic Duct, Open Approach
  • 0FF60ZZ - Fragmentation in Left Hepatic Duct, Open Approach
  • 0FF60ZZ - Fragmentation in Left Hepatic Duct, Open Approach
  • 0FF60ZZ - Fragmentation in Left Hepatic Duct, Open Approach
  • 0FF60ZZ - Fragmentation in Left Hepatic Duct, Open Approach
  • 0FF60ZZ - Fragmentation in Left Hepatic Duct, Open Approach

Clinical Classification

  • Clinical Category is Biliary and pancreatic calculus removal

  • CCSR Category Code: HEP007
  • Clinical Domain is Hepatobiliary and Pancreas Procedures - HEP contains 13 categories that include procedures performed on the hepatobiliary system and the pancreas, such as liver biopsy, cholecystectomy, and liver transplant.

Convert to ICD-9-PCS

The following crosswalk between ICD-10-PCS to ICD-9-PCS is based based on the General Equivalence Mappings (GEMS) information:

Other ICD-10-PCS Codes Used for Fragmentation Hepatic Duct, Common


What is ICD-10-PCS?

The ICD-10 Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) is a catalog of procedural codes used by medical professionals for hospital inpatient healthcare settings. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) maintain the catalog in the U.S. releasing yearly updates. The 2025 ICD-10-PCS codes are to be used for discharges occurring from October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.

Each ICD-10-PCS code has a structure of seven alphanumeric characters and contains no decimals. The first character defines the major "section". Depending on the "section" the second through seventh characters mean different things.