03SG0ZZReposition Intracranial Artery, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
03SG0ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Reposition Intracranial Artery, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to 9 MS-DRGs. The root operation Reposition involves moving to its normal location, or other suitable location, all or a portion of a body part. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Artery, vein, and great vessel procedures, NEC.
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 | S | Reposition |
| 4 | BodyPart | G | Intracranial Artery |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index
These FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entries lead to this code:
To code reposition of the intracranial artery, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Reposition, then the subterms Artery, Intracranial. The index leads to table 03S, where the approach, device and qualifier values shown in the breakdown above complete the seven-character code 03SG0ZZ.
Clinical Classification (CCSR)
AHRQ groups this procedure code into these clinical categories.
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for this code under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 03SG0ZZ
Is 03SG0ZZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Reposition Intracranial Artery, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 03SG0ZZ mean?
The code 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 S is the Operation (Reposition); the 4th character G is the BodyPart (Intracranial 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 03SG0ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Reposition Intracranial Artery, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 252, 253, 254, 907, 908, 909, 957, 958, 959, with relative weights from 1.3810 to 7.5502. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 03SG0ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Reposition Intracranial Artery, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 39.59 (Other repair of vessel). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
