02T50ZZResection of Atrial Septum, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
02T50ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Resection of Atrial Septum, 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 Resection involves cutting out or off, without replacement, all 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 | T | Resection |
| 4 | BodyPart | 5 | Atrial Septum |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 02T50ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 02T50ZZ
Is 02T50ZZ a billable code?
Yes. 02T50ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Resection of Atrial Septum, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 02T50ZZ mean?
02T50ZZ 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 T is the Operation (Resection); the 4th character 5 is the BodyPart (Atrial Septum); 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 02T50ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Resection of Atrial Septum, 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 02T50ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Resection of Atrial Septum, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 35.98. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
