0FF9XZZFragmentation in Common Bile Duct, External Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
- Medicare Coverage Alert
0FF9XZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Fragmentation in Common Bile 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
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 | 9 | Common Bile Duct |
| 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 0FF9XZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0FF9XZZ
Is 0FF9XZZ a billable code?
Yes. 0FF9XZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Fragmentation in Common Bile Duct, External Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0FF9XZZ mean?
0FF9XZZ 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 9 is the BodyPart (Common Bile Duct); 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 0FF9XZZ covered by Medicare?
Review coverage carefully. The Medicare Code Editor applies a non-covered procedure codes edit to 0FF9XZZ, which can affect payment for Fragmentation in Common Bile Duct, External Approach.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0FF9XZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Fragmentation in Common Bile Duct, External Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 98.52. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
