03HL3MZInsertion of Stimulator Lead into Left Internal Carotid Artery, Percutaneous Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
03HL3MZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Insertion of Stimulator Lead into Left Internal Carotid Artery, 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 Insertion involves putting in a nonbiological appliance that monitors, assists, performs, or prevents a physiological function but does not physically take the place of a body part.
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 | H | Insertion |
| 4 | BodyPart | L | Internal Carotid Artery, Left |
| 5 | Approach | 3 | Percutaneous |
| 6 | Device | M | Stimulator Lead |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 03HL3MZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 03HL3MZ
Is 03HL3MZ a billable code?
Yes. 03HL3MZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Insertion of Stimulator Lead into Left Internal Carotid Artery, Percutaneous Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 03HL3MZ mean?
03HL3MZ 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 H is the Operation (Insertion); the 4th character L is the BodyPart (Internal Carotid Artery, Left); the 5th character 3 is the Approach (Percutaneous); the 6th character M is the Device (Stimulator Lead); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 03HL3MZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Insertion of Stimulator Lead into Left Internal Carotid Artery, 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 03HL3MZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Insertion of Stimulator Lead into Left Internal Carotid Artery, Percutaneous Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 39.82. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
