02RX0JZReplacement of Thoracic Aorta, Ascending/Arch with Synthetic Substitute, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
02RX0JZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Replacement of Thoracic Aorta, Ascending/Arch with Synthetic Substitute, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to 12 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.
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 | X | Thoracic Aorta, Ascending/Arch |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | J | Synthetic Substitute |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 02RX0JZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Code History
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Questions About 02RX0JZ
Is 02RX0JZ a billable code?
Yes. 02RX0JZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Replacement of Thoracic Aorta, Ascending/Arch with Synthetic Substitute, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 02RX0JZ mean?
02RX0JZ 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 J is the Device (Synthetic Substitute); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 02RX0JZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Replacement of Thoracic Aorta, Ascending/Arch with Synthetic Substitute, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 163, 164, 165, 219, 220, 221, 907, 908, 909, 957, 958, 959, with relative weights from 1.3127 to 7.6783. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 02RX0JZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Replacement of Thoracic Aorta, Ascending/Arch with Synthetic Substitute, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 38.45. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
