02VW3CZRestriction of Thoracic Aorta, Descending with Extraluminal Device, Percutaneous Approach

  • Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-PCS 02VW3CZ
CMS Source: FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS dataset. Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026.FacebookXLinkedInPrint

02VW3CZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Restriction of Thoracic Aorta, Descending with Extraluminal Device, Percutaneous Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) 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.

Code Identity

ICD-10-PCS Code
02VW3CZ
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Restriction of Thoracic Aorta, Descending with Extraluminal Device, Percutaneous Approach
Parent Code
Short Description
Restrict of Thor Aorta Desc with Extralum Dev, Perc Approac

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
3OperationVRestriction
4BodyPartWThoracic Aorta, Descending
5Approach3Percutaneous
6DeviceCExtraluminal Device
7QualifierZNo Qualifier

Convert to ICD-9-PCS

Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 02VW3CZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.

39.51
Approximate match.

Code History

Replaced in the FY 2026 code set by:
  • 02VX3CZ — Restrict of Thor Aorta Asc with Extralum Dev, Perc Approach

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Questions About 02VW3CZ

Is 02VW3CZ a billable code?

Yes. 02VW3CZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Restriction of Thoracic Aorta, Descending with Extraluminal Device, Percutaneous Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What do the characters in 02VW3CZ mean?

02VW3CZ 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 3 is the Approach (Percutaneous); the 6th character C is the Device (Extraluminal Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).

What MS-DRG does 02VW3CZ group to?

On an inpatient stay, Restriction of Thoracic Aorta, Descending with Extraluminal Device, Percutaneous Approach maps to MS-DRGs 252, 253, 254, with relative weights from 1.7817 to 3.4883. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.

What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 02VW3CZ?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Restriction of Thoracic Aorta, Descending with Extraluminal Device, Percutaneous Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 39.51. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.