0BF10ZZ

PCS Procedure

Fragmentation in Trachea, Open Approach

About ICD-10-PCS code 0BF10ZZ

In ICD-10-PCS, code 0BF10ZZ describes Fragmentation in Trachea, Open Approach. This procedure is listed in table 0BF, part of Section 0 (Medical and Surgical). Its root operation is Fragmentation. The approach used is Open.

Procedure Details

Section: [0] Medical and Surgical
Body System: Respiratory System
Root Operation: Fragmentation

Clinical Definitions

Root Operation · Operation

Fragmentation

Breaking solid matter in a body part into pieces

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

Approach · Approach

Open

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

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