0DFJ0ZZ

PCS Procedure

Fragmentation in Appendix, Open Approach

About ICD-10-PCS code 0DFJ0ZZ

0DFJ0ZZ is the ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Fragmentation in Appendix, Open Approach. It belongs to PCS table 0DF, part of Section 0 (Medical and Surgical). The procedure targets the Gastrointestinal System body system. Its root operation is Fragmentation. The approach used is Open.

Procedure Details

Section: [0] Medical and Surgical
Body System: Gastrointestinal 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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