03CQ0ZZExtirpation of Matter from Left Vertebral Artery, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
03CQ0ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Extirpation of Matter from Left Vertebral Artery, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to 18 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 Embolectomy, endarterectomy, and related vessel procedures (non-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 | Q | Vertebral Artery, Left |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 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 left vertebral artery, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Extirpation, then the subterms Artery, Vertebral, Left. The index leads to table 03C, where the approach, device and qualifier values shown in the breakdown above complete the seven-character code 03CQ0ZZ.
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 03CQ0ZZ
Is 03CQ0ZZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Extirpation of Matter from Left Vertebral Artery, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 03CQ0ZZ 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 Q is the BodyPart (Vertebral 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 03CQ0ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Extirpation of Matter from Left Vertebral Artery, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 037, 038, 039, 143, 144, 145, 252, 253, 254, 628, 629, 630, 907, 908, 909, 957, 958, 959, with relative weights from 1.1858 to 7.5502. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 03CQ0ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Extirpation of Matter from Left Vertebral Artery, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 38.02 (Incision of vessel, other vessels of head and neck), 38.12 (Endarterectomy, other vessels of head and neck), and 00.40 (Procedure on single vessel). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
