Fragmentation in Urethra, External Approach
Medical and Surgical·Urinary System·Table 0TF·FY 2027
Fragmentation in Urethra, External Approach corresponds to ICD-10-PCS code 0TFDXZZ, found in table 0TF, part of Section 0 (Medical and Surgical). It applies to the Urinary System body system. 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