0FFC0ZZFragmentation in Ampulla of Vater, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0FFC0ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Fragmentation in Ampulla of Vater, 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 | C | Ampulla of Vater |
| 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 0FFC0ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0FFC0ZZ
Is 0FFC0ZZ a billable code?
Yes. 0FFC0ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Fragmentation in Ampulla of Vater, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0FFC0ZZ mean?
0FFC0ZZ 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 C is the BodyPart (Ampulla of Vater); 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 0FFC0ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Fragmentation in Ampulla of Vater, 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 0FFC0ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Fragmentation in Ampulla of Vater, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 51.49. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
