02VW0CZRestriction of Thoracic Aorta, Descending with Extraluminal Device, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
02VW0CZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Restriction of Thoracic Aorta, Descending with Extraluminal Device, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to MS-DRGs 252, 253, 254. The root operation Restriction involves partially closing an orifice or the lumen of a tubular body part. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Aneurysm repair procedures.
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 | V | Restriction |
| 4 | BodyPart | W | Thoracic Aorta, Descending |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | C | Extraluminal 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:
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
- 02VX0CZ — Restrict of Thor Aorta Asc with Extralum Dev, Open Approach
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Questions About 02VW0CZ
Is 02VW0CZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Restriction of Thoracic Aorta, Descending with Extraluminal Device, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 02VW0CZ 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 V is the Operation (Restriction); the 4th character W is the BodyPart (Thoracic Aorta, Descending); the 5th character 0 is the Approach (Open); the 6th character C is the Device (Extraluminal Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 02VW0CZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Restriction of Thoracic Aorta, Descending with Extraluminal Device, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 252, 253, 254, with relative weights from 1.7961 to 3.4822. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 02VW0CZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Restriction of Thoracic Aorta, Descending with Extraluminal Device, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 39.51 (Clipping of aneurysm). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
