02RX08ZReplacement of Thoracic Aorta, Ascending/Arch with Zooplastic Tissue, Open Approach

Medical and Surgical›Heart and Great Vessels›Replacement
  • Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-PCS 02RX08Z
CMS Source: FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS dataset. Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027.FacebookXLinkedInPrint

02RX08Z is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Replacement of Thoracic Aorta, Ascending/Arch with Zooplastic Tissue, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to 17 MS-DRGs. 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. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Vessel repair and replacement.

Code Identity

ICD-10-PCS Code
02RX08Z
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Replacement of Thoracic Aorta, Ascending/Arch with Zooplastic Tissue, Open Approach
Short Description
Replacement of Thor Aorta Asc with Zooplastic, Open Approach
Parent Code
02R

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.

PositionDesignationValueMeaning
1Section0Medical and Surgical
2Body System2Heart and Great Vessels
3OperationRReplacement
4BodyPartXThoracic Aorta, Ascending/Arch
5Approach0Open
6Device8Zooplastic Tissue
7QualifierZNo Qualifier

In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index

These FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entries lead to this code:

Xenograft
Anatomy or device term that leads here
Aortic arch
Anatomy or device term that leads here
Aortic root
Anatomy or device term that leads here
Aortoplasty
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Aortic isthmus
Anatomy or device term that leads here
Ascending aorta
Anatomy or device term that leads here
Juxtaductal aorta
Anatomy or device term that leads here
Stented tissue valve
Anatomy or device term that leads here
Inspiris Resilia valve
Anatomy or device term that leads here
Trifecta(tm) Valve (aortic)
Anatomy or device term that leads here
Bovine pericardial valve
Anatomy or device term that leads here
Bovine pericardium graft
Anatomy or device term that leads here
Porcine (bioprosthetic) valve
Anatomy or device term that leads here
3f (Aortic) Bioprosthesis valve
Anatomy or device term that leads here
SJM Biocor(R) Stented Valve System
Anatomy or device term that leads here

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Clinical Classification (CCSR)

AHRQ groups this procedure code into these clinical categories.

CAR012
Vessel repair and replacement
Clinical domain: Cardiovascular Procedures

Code History

Replaces previously assigned code(s):
  • 02RW08Z — Replace of Thor Aorta Desc with Zooplastic, Open Approach

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Questions About 02RX08Z

Is 02RX08Z a billable code?

Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Replacement of Thoracic Aorta, Ascending/Arch with Zooplastic Tissue, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

What do the characters in 02RX08Z 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 R is the Operation (Replacement); the 4th character X is the BodyPart (Thoracic Aorta, Ascending/Arch); 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 02RX08Z group to?

On an inpatient stay, Replacement of Thoracic Aorta, Ascending/Arch with Zooplastic Tissue, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 163, 164, 165, 209, 212, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 907, 908, 909, 957, 958, 959, with relative weights from 1.3810 to 11.5162. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.