02QA0ZZRepair Heart, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
02QA0ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Repair Heart, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to 18 MS-DRGs. The root operation Repair involves restoring, to the extent possible, a body part to its normal anatomic structure and function. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Septal repair and other therapeutic heart procedures.
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 | Q | Repair |
| 4 | BodyPart | A | Heart |
| 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 massage of the open cardiac, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Massage, then the subterms cardiac, Open. The entry lists 02QA0ZZ directly as a complete, billable code.
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.
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Questions About 02QA0ZZ
Is 02QA0ZZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Repair Heart, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What is the ICD-10-PCS code for massage of the open cardiac?
The FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entry Massage, cardiac, Open is a direct entry for 02QA0ZZ, Repair Heart, Open Approach, billable on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 02QA0ZZ 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 Q is the Operation (Repair); the 4th character A is the BodyPart (Heart); 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 02QA0ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Repair Heart, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 163, 164, 165, 270, 271, 272, 820, 821, 822, 826, 827, 828, 907, 908, 909, 957, 958, 959, with relative weights from 1.1267 to 7.5502. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 02QA0ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Repair Heart, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 37.49 (Other repair of heart and pericardium). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
