02CW0ZZExtirpation of Matter from Thoracic Aorta, Descending, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
02CW0ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Extirpation of Matter from Thoracic Aorta, Descending, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to 11 MS-DRGs. The root operation Extirpation involves taking or cutting out solid matter from a body part. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Embolectomy, endarterectomy, and related vessel procedures (non-endovascular; excluding carotid).
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 | C | Extirpation |
| 4 | BodyPart | W | Thoracic Aorta, Descending |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index
These FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entries lead to this code:
To code extirpation of the orbital atherectomy, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Extirpation, then the subterm Orbital Atherectomy. The index leads to table 02C, where the approach, device and qualifier values shown in the breakdown above complete the seven-character code 02CW0ZZ.
Clinical Classification (CCSR)
AHRQ groups this procedure code into these clinical categories.
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for this code under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Code History
- 02CX0ZZ — Extirpation of Matter from Thor Aorta Asc, Open Approach
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Questions About 02CW0ZZ
Is 02CW0ZZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Extirpation of Matter from Thoracic Aorta, Descending, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 02CW0ZZ mean?
The code 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 C is the Operation (Extirpation); 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 Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 02CW0ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Extirpation of Matter from Thoracic Aorta, Descending, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 268, 269, 356, 357, 358, 907, 908, 909, 957, 958, 959, with relative weights from 1.3810 to 7.5502. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 02CW0ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Extirpation of Matter from Thoracic Aorta, Descending, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 38.04 (Incision of vessel, aorta), 38.14 (Endarterectomy, aorta), and 00.40 (Procedure on single vessel). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
