Fragmentation in Carina, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
Medical and Surgical·Respiratory System·Table 0BF·FY 2027
Fragmentation in Carina, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach corresponds to ICD-10-PCS code 0BF24ZZ, found in table 0BF, part of Section 0 (Medical and Surgical). It applies to the Respiratory System body system. Its root operation is Fragmentation. The approach used is Percutaneous Endoscopic.
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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
Percutaneous Endoscopic: approach
Entry, by puncture or minor incision, of instrumentation through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to reach and visualize the site of the procedure