03C33ZZExtirpation of Matter from Right Subclavian Artery, Percutaneous Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
03C33ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Extirpation of Matter from Right Subclavian Artery, Percutaneous Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to 12 MS-DRGs. The root operation Extirpation involves taking or cutting out solid matter from a body part. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Angioplasty and related vessel procedures (endovascular; excluding carotid).
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 | C | Extirpation |
| 4 | BodyPart | 3 | Subclavian Artery, Right |
| 5 | Approach | 3 | Percutaneous |
| 6 | Device | Z | No 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:
To code extirpation of the right subclavian artery, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Extirpation, then the subterms Artery, Subclavian, Right. The index leads to table 03C, where the approach, device and qualifier values shown in the breakdown above complete the seven-character code 03C33ZZ.
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.
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Questions About 03C33ZZ
Is 03C33ZZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Extirpation of Matter from Right Subclavian Artery, Percutaneous Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 03C33ZZ mean?
The code 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 C is the Operation (Extirpation); the 4th character 3 is the BodyPart (Subclavian Artery, Right); the 5th character 3 is the Approach (Percutaneous); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 03C33ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Extirpation of Matter from Right Subclavian Artery, Percutaneous Approach maps to MS-DRGs 163, 164, 165, 270, 271, 272, 907, 908, 909, 957, 958, 959, with relative weights from 1.3810 to 7.5502. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 03C33ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Extirpation of Matter from Right Subclavian Artery, Percutaneous Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 38.05 (Incision of vessel, other thoracic vessels), 17.56 (Atherectomy of other non-coronary vessel(s)), and 38.15 (Endarterectomy, other thoracic vessels). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
