ICD-10-PCS code structure

Section:
  0 = Medical and Surgical

Body System:
  C = Mouth and Throat

Root Operation:
  F = Fragmentation

Body Part:


See Terms used in Medical and Surgical

Select the appropriate procedure code based on the approach & device:

0CFC - Parotid Duct, Left

  • Open Approach

    Cutting through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to expose the site of the procedure

    • No Device
      • 0CFC0ZZ - Fragmentation in Left Parotid Duct, Open Approach

  • Percutaneous Approach

    Entry, by puncture or minor incision, of instrumentation through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to reach the site of the procedure

    • No Device
      • 0CFC3ZZ - Fragmentation in Left Parotid Duct, Percutaneous Approach

  • Via Natural or Artificial Opening Approach

    Entry of instrumentation through a natural or artificial external opening to reach the site of the procedure

    • No Device
      • 0CFC7ZZ - Fragmentation in Left Parotid Duct, Via Opening

  • 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

    • No Device
      • 0CFCXZZ - Fragmentation in Left Parotid Duct, External Approach