0WFQXZZFragmentation in Respiratory Tract, External Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
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0WFQXZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Fragmentation in Respiratory Tract, 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. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Respiratory system procedures, NEC.
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 | Q | Respiratory Tract |
| 5 | Approach | X | External |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index
These FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entries lead to this code:
To code fragmentation of the respiratory tract, open the FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Fragmentation, then the subterm Respiratory Tract. The index leads to table 0WF, where the approach, device and qualifier values shown in the breakdown above complete the seven-character code 0WFQXZZ.
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Clinical Classification (CCSR)
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Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for this code under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0WFQXZZ
Is 0WFQXZZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Fragmentation in Respiratory Tract, External Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0WFQXZZ mean?
The code 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 Q is the BodyPart (Respiratory Tract); 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 0WFQXZZ covered by Medicare?
Review coverage carefully. The Medicare Code Editor applies a non-covered procedure codes edit to this code, which can affect payment for Fragmentation in Respiratory Tract, External Approach.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0WFQXZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Fragmentation in Respiratory Tract, External Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 98.59 (Extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy of other sites). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
