03LV0DZOcclusion of Left Thyroid Artery with Intraluminal Device, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
03LV0DZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Occlusion of Left Thyroid Artery with Intraluminal Device, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to 9 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 | V | Thyroid Artery, Left |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | D | Intraluminal Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 03LV0DZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 03LV0DZ
Is 03LV0DZ a billable code?
Yes. 03LV0DZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Occlusion of Left Thyroid Artery with Intraluminal Device, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 03LV0DZ mean?
03LV0DZ 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 V is the BodyPart (Thyroid Artery, Left); the 5th character 0 is the Approach (Open); the 6th character D is the Device (Intraluminal Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 03LV0DZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Occlusion of Left Thyroid Artery with Intraluminal Device, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 625, 626, 627, 907, 908, 909, 957, 958, 959, with relative weights from 1.3127 to 7.6199. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 03LV0DZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Occlusion of Left Thyroid Artery with Intraluminal Device, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 69.2. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
