02BW0ZXExcision of Thoracic Aorta, Descending, Open Approach, Diagnostic
- Billable / Specific Code
02BW0ZX is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Excision of Thoracic Aorta, Descending, Open Approach, Diagnostic. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRGs 252, 253, 254. The root operation Excision involves cutting out or off, without replacement, a portion of a body part.
Code Identity
PCS Table Breakdown
Each ICD-10-PCS code is built from seven characters, each an axis of the procedure. Hover or tap the icons for the official CMS definitions.
| Position | Designation | Value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Section | 0 | Medical and Surgical |
| 2 | Body System | 2 | Heart and Great Vessels |
| 3 | Operation | B | Excision |
| 4 | BodyPart | W | Thoracic Aorta, Descending |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | X | Diagnostic |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 02BW0ZX under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Code History
- 02BX0ZX — Excision of Thor Aorta Asc, Open Approach, Diagn
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Questions About 02BW0ZX
Is 02BW0ZX a billable code?
Yes. 02BW0ZX is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Excision of Thoracic Aorta, Descending, Open Approach, Diagnostic on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 02BW0ZX mean?
02BW0ZX breaks down character by character: the 1st character 0 is the Section (Medical and Surgical); the 2nd character 2 is the Body System (Heart and Great Vessels); the 3rd character B is the Operation (Excision); the 4th character W is the BodyPart (Thoracic Aorta, Descending); the 5th character 0 is the Approach (Open); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character X is the Qualifier (Diagnostic).
What MS-DRG does 02BW0ZX group to?
On an inpatient stay, Excision of Thoracic Aorta, Descending, Open Approach, Diagnostic maps to MS-DRGs 252, 253, 254, with relative weights from 1.7817 to 3.4883. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 02BW0ZX?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Excision of Thoracic Aorta, Descending, Open Approach, Diagnostic crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 38.21. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
