Fragmentation in Lingula Bronchus, External Approach
Medical and Surgical·Respiratory System·Table 0BF·FY 2027
In ICD-10-PCS, code 0BF9XZZ describes Fragmentation in Lingula Bronchus, External Approach. This procedure is listed in table 0BF, part of Section 0 (Medical and Surgical). Its root operation is Fragmentation. The approach used is External.
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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
External: approach
Procedures performed directly on the skin or mucous membrane and procedures performed indirectly by the application of external force through the skin or mucous membrane