03PYXMZRemoval of Stimulator Lead from Upper Artery, External Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
03PYXMZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Removal of Stimulator Lead from Upper Artery, External Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). The root operation Removal involves taking out or off a device from 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 | P | Removal |
| 4 | BodyPart | Y | Upper Artery |
| 5 | Approach | X | External |
| 6 | Device | M | Stimulator Lead |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 03PYXMZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 03PYXMZ
Is 03PYXMZ a billable code?
Yes. 03PYXMZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Removal of Stimulator Lead from Upper Artery, External Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 03PYXMZ mean?
03PYXMZ 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 P is the Operation (Removal); the 4th character Y is the BodyPart (Upper Artery); the 5th character X is the Approach (External); the 6th character M is the Device (Stimulator Lead); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 03PYXMZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Removal of Stimulator Lead from Upper Artery, External Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 97.39. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
