02R908ZReplacement of Chordae Tendineae with Zooplastic Tissue, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
02R908Z is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Replacement of Chordae Tendineae with Zooplastic Tissue, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRGs 228, 229. The root operation Replacement involves putting in or on biological or synthetic material that physically takes the place and/or function of all or 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 | R | Replacement |
| 4 | BodyPart | 9 | Chordae Tendineae |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | 8 | Zooplastic Tissue |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 02R908Z under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 02R908Z
Is 02R908Z a billable code?
Yes. 02R908Z is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Replacement of Chordae Tendineae with Zooplastic Tissue, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 02R908Z mean?
02R908Z 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 R is the Operation (Replacement); the 4th character 9 is the BodyPart (Chordae Tendineae); the 5th character 0 is the Approach (Open); the 6th character 8 is the Device (Zooplastic Tissue); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 02R908Z group to?
On an inpatient stay, Replacement of Chordae Tendineae with Zooplastic Tissue, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 228, 229, with relative weights from 3.1495 to 4.9474. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 02R908Z?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Replacement of Chordae Tendineae with Zooplastic Tissue, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 35.32. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
