02VW0DZRestriction of Thoracic Aorta, Descending with Intraluminal Device, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
02VW0DZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Restriction of Thoracic Aorta, Descending with Intraluminal Device, 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 Restriction involves partially closing an orifice or the lumen of a tubular 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 | V | Restriction |
| 4 | BodyPart | W | Thoracic Aorta, Descending |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | D | Intraluminal Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 02VW0DZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Code History
- 02VW0EZ — Restrict Thor Aorta Desc w Fenestr Dev 1 or 2, Open
- 02VW0FZ — Restrict Thor Aorta Desc w Fenestr Dev 3+, Open
- 02VX0DZ — Restrict of Thor Aorta Asc with Intralum Dev, Open Approach
- 02VX0EZ — Restrict Thor Aorta Asc w Fenestr Dev 1 or 2, Open
- 02VX0FZ — Restrict Thor Aorta Asc w Fenestr Dev 3+, Open
- X2VW0N7 — Restriction Thor Aort w Synth/Intralum Dev, Open, New Tech 7
- X2VY06B — Restrict Aort Arch Desc w Uncvr Dev w Cuf, Open, New Tech 1
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Questions About 02VW0DZ
Is 02VW0DZ a billable code?
Yes. 02VW0DZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Restriction of Thoracic Aorta, Descending with Intraluminal Device, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 02VW0DZ mean?
02VW0DZ 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 D is the Device (Intraluminal Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 02VW0DZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Restriction of Thoracic Aorta, Descending with Intraluminal Device, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 219, 220, 221, 673, 674, 675, 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 02VW0DZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Restriction of Thoracic Aorta, Descending with Intraluminal Device, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 39.73. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
