03540ZZDestruction of Left Subclavian Artery, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
03540ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Destruction of Left Subclavian Artery, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to 6 MS-DRGs. The root operation Destruction involves physical eradication of all or a portion of a body part by the direct use of energy, force, or a destructive agent.
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 | 3 | Upper Arteries |
| 3 | Operation | 5 | Destruction |
| 4 | BodyPart | 4 | Subclavian Artery, Left |
| 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 03540ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 03540ZZ
Is 03540ZZ a billable code?
Yes. 03540ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Destruction of Left Subclavian Artery, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 03540ZZ mean?
03540ZZ breaks down character by character: the 1st character 0 is the Section (Medical and Surgical); the 2nd character 3 is the Body System (Upper Arteries); the 3rd character 5 is the Operation (Destruction); the 4th character 4 is the BodyPart (Subclavian Artery, Left); 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 03540ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Destruction of Left Subclavian Artery, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 163, 164, 165, 270, 271, 272, with relative weights from 1.9142 to 5.2763. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 03540ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Destruction of Left Subclavian Artery, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 38.65. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
