03HQ03ZInsertion of Infusion Device into Left Vertebral Artery, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
03HQ03Z is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Insertion of Infusion Device into Left Vertebral Artery, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). 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 | Q | Vertebral Artery, Left |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | 3 | Infusion Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 03HQ03Z under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 03HQ03Z
Is 03HQ03Z a billable code?
Yes. 03HQ03Z is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Insertion of Infusion Device into Left Vertebral Artery, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 03HQ03Z mean?
03HQ03Z 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 Q is the BodyPart (Vertebral Artery, Left); the 5th character 0 is the Approach (Open); the 6th character 3 is the Device (Infusion Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 03HQ03Z?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Insertion of Infusion Device into Left Vertebral Artery, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 38.91. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
