02CX0ZZExtirpation of Matter from Thoracic Aorta, Ascending/Arch, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
02CX0ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Extirpation of Matter from Thoracic Aorta, Ascending/Arch, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to 11 MS-DRGs. The root operation Extirpation involves taking or cutting out solid matter from 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 | C | Extirpation |
| 4 | BodyPart | X | Thoracic Aorta, Ascending/Arch |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 02CX0ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Code History
- 02CW0ZZ — Extirpation of Matter from Thor Aorta Desc, Open Approach
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Questions About 02CX0ZZ
Is 02CX0ZZ a billable code?
Yes. 02CX0ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Extirpation of Matter from Thoracic Aorta, Ascending/Arch, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 02CX0ZZ mean?
02CX0ZZ 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 X is the BodyPart (Thoracic Aorta, Ascending/Arch); 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 02CX0ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Extirpation of Matter from Thoracic Aorta, Ascending/Arch, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 268, 269, 356, 357, 358, 907, 908, 909, 957, 958, 959, with relative weights from 1.3127 to 7.6199. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 02CX0ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Extirpation of Matter from Thoracic Aorta, Ascending/Arch, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 38.04, 38.14, and 40. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
