02QF0ZZRepair Aortic Valve, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
02QF0ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Repair Aortic Valve, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to 7 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 Heart valve replacement and other valve procedures (non-endovascular).
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 | F | Aortic Valve |
| 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 repair of the aortic valve, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Repair, then the subterms Valve, Aortic. The index leads to table 02Q, where the approach, device and qualifier values shown in the breakdown above complete the seven-character code 02QF0ZZ.
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
- 024F07J — Create Aort Valve from Trunc Vlv w Autol Sub, Open
- 024F08J — Create Aort Valve from Trunc Vlv w Zooplastic, Open
- 024F0JJ — Create Aort Valve from Trunc Vlv w Synth Sub, Open
- 024F0KJ — Create Aort Valve from Trunc Vlv w Nonaut Sub, Open
- 02QF0ZJ — Repair Aortic Valve created from Trunc Vlv, Open Approach
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Questions About 02QF0ZZ
Is 02QF0ZZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Repair Aortic Valve, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 02QF0ZZ 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 F is the BodyPart (Aortic Valve); 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 02QF0ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Repair Aortic Valve, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 212, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, with relative weights from 4.7134 to 11.4416. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 02QF0ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Repair Aortic Valve, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 35.11 (Open heart valvuloplasty of aortic valve without replacement) and 35.33 (Annuloplasty). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
