03NR0ZZRelease Face Artery, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
03NR0ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Release Face Artery, Open 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 Release involves freeing a body part from an abnormal physical constraint by cutting or by the use of force.
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 | N | Release |
| 4 | BodyPart | R | Face Artery |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 03NR0ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 03NR0ZZ
Is 03NR0ZZ a billable code?
Yes. 03NR0ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Release Face Artery, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 03NR0ZZ mean?
03NR0ZZ 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 N is the Operation (Release); the 4th character R is the BodyPart (Face Artery); 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 03NR0ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Release Face Artery, Open 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 03NR0ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Release Face Artery, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 39.91. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
