Fragmentation in Trachea, Open Approach
Medical and Surgical·Respiratory System·Table 0BF·FY 2027
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.
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What the code means
Fragmentation: root operation
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
Open: approach
Cutting through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to expose the site of the procedure