0WF90ZZFragmentation in Right Pleural Cavity, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0WF90ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Fragmentation in Right Pleural Cavity, 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 | W | Anatomical Regions, General |
| 3 | Operation | F | Fragmentation |
| 4 | BodyPart | 9 | Pleural Cavity, Right |
| 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 0WF90ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0WF90ZZ
Is 0WF90ZZ a billable code?
Yes. 0WF90ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Fragmentation in Right Pleural Cavity, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0WF90ZZ mean?
0WF90ZZ breaks down character by character: the 1st character 0 is the Section (Medical and Surgical); the 2nd character W is the Body System (Anatomical Regions, General); the 3rd character F is the Operation (Fragmentation); the 4th character 9 is the BodyPart (Pleural Cavity, Right); 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 0WF90ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Fragmentation in Right Pleural Cavity, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 166, 167, 168, 907, 908, 909, 957, 958, 959, with relative weights from 1.3127 to 7.6199. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0WF90ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Fragmentation in Right Pleural Cavity, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 34.99. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
