ICD-10-PCS Code For Epidural Space Intracranial: Procedure Code Group Overview

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 00F3 includes procedures performed to fragment solid matter in the epidural space, intracranial. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a clinician breaks up hematoma, clot, or other solid deposits in the intracranial epidural space to facilitate evacuation or decompression. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 00F3 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Epidural Space, Intracranial Fragmentation Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes fragmentation of solid material within the intracranial epidural space and targets the central nervous system and cranial nerves. Procedures break up hematomas, calcifications, or other solid deposits to facilitate removal or resolution and to relieve mass effect. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding of these procedures ensures inpatient records reflect the specific operation and supports appropriate case mix designation for reimbursement.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
0	Body System	Central Nervous System and Cranial Nerves
F	Operation	Fragmentation
3	Body Part	Epidural Space, Intracranial

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Epidural Space, Intracranial Fragmentation Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
0	Body System	Central Nervous System and Cranial Nerves
F	Operation	Fragmentation
3	Body Part	Epidural Space, Intracranial

When to Use

Use a code from this group when fragmentation of a hematoma, clot, or other solid deposit in the intracranial epidural space is performed during an inpatient encounter. These codes apply when the clinical intent is to break up solid material to facilitate evacuation, decompression, or subsequent treatment.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

4 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
00F30ZZ	Fragmentation in Intracranial Epidural Space, Open Approach
00F33ZZ	Fragmentation in Intracranial Epidural Space, Percutaneous Approach
00F34ZZ	Fragmentation in Intracranial Epidural Space, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
00F3XZZ	Fragmentation in Intracranial Epidural Space, External Approach

DRG Codes

9 rows

DRG Code	Description
023	Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex CNS Principal Diagnosis with MCC or Antineoplastic Implant or Epilepsy with Neurostimulator
024	Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex CNS Principal Diagnosis without MCC
025	Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with MCC
026	Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with CC
027	Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures without CC/MCC
907	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries with MCC
908	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries with CC
909	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries without CC/MCC
955	Craniotomy for Multiple Significant Trauma

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An adult patient presents to the emergency department after a head injury with rapid neurological deterioration and imaging showing an acute epidural hematoma exerting mass effect in the intracranial epidural space; neurosurgery proceeds urgently to break up the clot to facilitate evacuation and decompress the brain. Typical codes: 00F30ZZ.
An elderly patient on anticoagulation develops a subacute epidural collection causing progressive focal deficits over days; after reversal of anticoagulation and admission for monitoring, the surgical team performs a percutaneous fragmentation to fragment the organized clot and allow minimally invasive evacuation. Typical codes: 00F33ZZ, 00F34ZZ.
A patient with a prior craniotomy returns with recurrent symptomatic epidural clot formation despite prior evacuation; during the inpatient revision operation the surgeon uses an external approach adjunct to fragment residual solid material in the epidural space to achieve hemostasis and reduce mass effect. Typical codes: 00F3XZZ.

Related Codes

00F4-SUBDURAL-SPACE-FRAGMENTATION

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00F5-SUBARACHNOID-SPACE-FRAGMENTATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Subarachnoid Space: Procedure Code Group Overview

00F6-CEREBRAL-VENTRICLE-FRAGMENTATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Cerebral Ventricle: Procedure Code Group Overview

00FU-SPINAL-CANAL-FRAGMENTATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Spinal Canal: Procedure Code Group Overview

Frequently Asked Questions

References

1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.

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When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

4 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
00F30ZZ	Fragmentation in Intracranial Epidural Space, Open Approach
00F33ZZ	Fragmentation in Intracranial Epidural Space, Percutaneous Approach
00F34ZZ	Fragmentation in Intracranial Epidural Space, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
00F3XZZ	Fragmentation in Intracranial Epidural Space, External Approach

DRG Codes

9 rows

DRG Code	Description
023	Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex CNS Principal Diagnosis with MCC or Antineoplastic Implant or Epilepsy with Neurostimulator
024	Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex CNS Principal Diagnosis without MCC
025	Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with MCC
026	Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with CC
027	Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures without CC/MCC
907	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries with MCC
908	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries with CC
909	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries without CC/MCC
955	Craniotomy for Multiple Significant Trauma

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An adult patient presents to the emergency department after a head injury with rapid neurological deterioration and imaging showing an acute epidural hematoma exerting mass effect in the intracranial epidural space; neurosurgery proceeds urgently to break up the clot to facilitate evacuation and decompress the brain. Typical codes: 00F30ZZ.
An elderly patient on anticoagulation develops a subacute epidural collection causing progressive focal deficits over days; after reversal of anticoagulation and admission for monitoring, the surgical team performs a percutaneous fragmentation to fragment the organized clot and allow minimally invasive evacuation. Typical codes: 00F33ZZ, 00F34ZZ.
A patient with a prior craniotomy returns with recurrent symptomatic epidural clot formation despite prior evacuation; during the inpatient revision operation the surgeon uses an external approach adjunct to fragment residual solid material in the epidural space to achieve hemostasis and reduce mass effect. Typical codes: 00F3XZZ.

Related Codes

00F4-SUBDURAL-SPACE-FRAGMENTATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Subdural Space: Procedure Code Group Overview

00F5-SUBARACHNOID-SPACE-FRAGMENTATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Subarachnoid Space: Procedure Code Group Overview

00F6-CEREBRAL-VENTRICLE-FRAGMENTATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Cerebral Ventricle: Procedure Code Group Overview

00FU-SPINAL-CANAL-FRAGMENTATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Spinal Canal: Procedure Code Group Overview

Frequently Asked Questions

References

1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.

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Epidural Space, Intracranial Fragmentation Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS codes are included in the Epidural Space, Intracranial fragmentation group?

What clinical purpose does fragmentation in the intracranial epidural space serve?

Under which ICD-10-PCS section and body system are these procedures coded?

How does accurate coding of `00F3` procedures impact inpatient reimbursement?

Which DRGs are related to fragmentation procedures in the intracranial epidural space?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS codes are included in the Epidural Space, Intracranial fragmentation group?

What clinical purpose does fragmentation in the intracranial epidural space serve?

Under which ICD-10-PCS section and body system are these procedures coded?

How does accurate coding of `00F3` procedures impact inpatient reimbursement?

Which DRGs are related to fragmentation procedures in the intracranial epidural space?

References