02VW4EZRestriction of Thoracic Aorta, Descending with Branched or Fenestrated Intraluminal Device, One or Two Arteries, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

  • Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-PCS 02VW4EZ
CMS Source: FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS dataset. Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026.FacebookXLinkedInPrint

02VW4EZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Restriction of Thoracic Aorta, Descending with Branched or Fenestrated Intraluminal Device, One or Two Arteries, Percutaneous Endoscopic 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

ICD-10-PCS Code
02VW4EZ
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Restriction of Thoracic Aorta, Descending with Branched or Fenestrated Intraluminal Device, One or Two Arteries, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
Parent Code
Short Description
Restrict Thor Aorta Desc w Fenestr Dev 1 or 2, Perc Endo

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
5Approach4Percutaneous Endoscopic
6DeviceEIntraluminal Device, Branched or Fenestrated, One or Two Arteries
7QualifierZNo Qualifier

Convert to ICD-9-PCS

Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 02VW4EZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.

39.78
Approximate match.

Code History

Replaces previously assigned code(s):
  • 02VW4DZ — Restrict Thor Aorta Desc w Intralum Dev, Perc Endo

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Questions About 02VW4EZ

Is 02VW4EZ a billable code?

Yes. 02VW4EZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Restriction of Thoracic Aorta, Descending with Branched or Fenestrated Intraluminal Device, One or Two Arteries, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What do the characters in 02VW4EZ mean?

02VW4EZ 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 4 is the Approach (Percutaneous Endoscopic); the 6th character E is the Device (Intraluminal Device, Branched or Fenestrated, One or Two Arteries); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).

What MS-DRG does 02VW4EZ group to?

On an inpatient stay, Restriction of Thoracic Aorta, Descending with Branched or Fenestrated Intraluminal Device, One or Two Arteries, Percutaneous Endoscopic 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 02VW4EZ?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Restriction of Thoracic Aorta, Descending with Branched or Fenestrated Intraluminal Device, One or Two Arteries, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 39.78. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.