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ICD-10-PCS 2027 procedure code

02BX3ZZExcision of Thoracic Aorta, Ascending/Arch, Percutaneous Approach

✓ Valid for 2027O.R. procedure

Short description: Excision of Thoracic Aorta, Ascending/Arch, Perc Approach

Code last changed in FY2017 (effective October 1, 2016). Source: official FY2027 ICD-10-PCS release from CMS. Page updated September 29, 2026. About our data

About 02BX3ZZ

02BX3ZZ is the ICD-10-PCS code for a excision procedure on the thoracic aorta, ascending/arch using a percutaneous approach. In ICD-10-PCS, excision means cutting out or off, without replacement, a portion of a body part.

In plain terms, this corresponds to other excision of vessels, thoracic vessels, the ICD-9-CM procedure title it maps to (38.65).

For a different body part, codes include 02B43ZZ (coronary vein), 02B53ZZ (atrial septum), 02B63ZZ (right atrium), 02B73ZZ (left atrium), 02B83ZZ (conduction mechanism), 02B93ZZ (chordae tendineae) and 16 more.

The same procedure with a different approach is coded 02BX0ZZ (open) and 02BX4ZZ (percutaneous endoscopic).

It is an operating-room procedure in the MS-DRG logic for DRG 163 (Major Chest Procedures with MCC), DRG 164 (Major Chest Procedures with CC), DRG 165 (Major Chest Procedures without CC/MCC), DRG 270 (Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with MCC), DRG 271 (Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with CC) and DRG 272 (Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures without CC/MCC), under the surgical categories “Major Chest Procedures”, “Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures”, “Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures” and 2 more.

It was added in FY2017, effective October 1, 2016.

What each character means

1. Section
0Medical and Surgical
2. Body System
2Heart and Great Vessels
3. Operation
BExcision

Cutting out or off, without replacement, a portion of a body part

The qualifier DIAGNOSTIC is used to identify excision procedures that are biopsies

Includes: Partial nephrectomy, liver biopsy

4. Body Part
XThoracic Aorta, Ascending/Arch

Includes: Aortic arch; Aortic isthmus; Aortic root; Ascending aorta; Juxtaductal aorta

5. Approach
3Percutaneous

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

6. Device
ZNo Device
7. Qualifier
ZNo Qualifier

Other versions of this procedure

Different qualifier

MS-DRG v44.0 grouping

All DRGs →

Surgical MS-DRGs this procedure can group to, depending on the principal diagnosis's MDC.

ICD-9-CM equivalent

Converter →
  • 38.65Other excision of vessels, thoracic vesselsapproximate

From the CMS 2018 General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), the final GEMs release.

Code history

  1. 2016
  2. 2017
  3. 2018
  4. 2019
  5. 2020
  6. 2021
  7. 2022
  8. 2023
  9. 2024
  10. 2025
  11. 2026
  12. 2027
  • FY2017 (effective 10/1/2016): Added
  • No changes since FY2017.

Common questions about 02BX3ZZ

Is 02BX3ZZ a valid ICD-10-PCS code for 2027?

Yes. 02BX3ZZ is valid for inpatient procedures from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Is 02BX3ZZ an O.R. procedure?

Yes. 02BX3ZZ is an O.R. procedure in MS-DRG v44.0.

What DRG does 02BX3ZZ group to?

Depending on the principal diagnosis, 02BX3ZZ can group to MS-DRG 163, MS-DRG 164, MS-DRG 165, MS-DRG 270, MS-DRG 271 and MS-DRG 272.

What is the ICD-9 procedure code for 02BX3ZZ?

The CMS GEMs map 02BX3ZZ to ICD-9-CM 38.65 (Other excision of vessels, thoracic vessels).