03LQ0CZOcclusion of Left Vertebral Artery with Extraluminal Device, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
03LQ0CZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Occlusion of Left Vertebral Artery with Extraluminal Device, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to 15 MS-DRGs. The root operation Occlusion involves completely closing an orifice or the lumen of a tubular 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 | L | Occlusion |
| 4 | BodyPart | Q | Vertebral Artery, Left |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | C | Extraluminal Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 03LQ0CZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 03LQ0CZ
Is 03LQ0CZ a billable code?
Yes. 03LQ0CZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Occlusion of Left Vertebral Artery with Extraluminal Device, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 03LQ0CZ mean?
03LQ0CZ 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 L is the Operation (Occlusion); the 4th character Q is the BodyPart (Vertebral Artery, Left); the 5th character 0 is the Approach (Open); the 6th character C is the Device (Extraluminal Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 03LQ0CZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Occlusion of Left Vertebral Artery with Extraluminal Device, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 040, 041, 042, 143, 144, 145, 252, 253, 254, 907, 908, 909, 957, 958, 959, with relative weights from 1.2023 to 7.6199. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 03LQ0CZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Occlusion of Left Vertebral Artery with Extraluminal Device, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 38.82. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
