03VJ3CZRestriction of Left Common Carotid Artery with Extraluminal Device, Percutaneous Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
03VJ3CZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Restriction of Left Common Carotid Artery with Extraluminal Device, Percutaneous 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 Restriction involves partially 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 | V | Restriction |
| 4 | BodyPart | J | Common Carotid Artery, Left |
| 5 | Approach | 3 | Percutaneous |
| 6 | Device | C | Extraluminal Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 03VJ3CZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 03VJ3CZ
Is 03VJ3CZ a billable code?
Yes. 03VJ3CZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Restriction of Left Common Carotid Artery with Extraluminal Device, Percutaneous Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 03VJ3CZ mean?
03VJ3CZ 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 V is the Operation (Restriction); the 4th character J is the BodyPart (Common Carotid Artery, Left); the 5th character 3 is the Approach (Percutaneous); the 6th character C is the Device (Extraluminal Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 03VJ3CZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Restriction of Left Common Carotid Artery with Extraluminal Device, Percutaneous 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 03VJ3CZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Restriction of Left Common Carotid Artery with Extraluminal Device, Percutaneous Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 39.51. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
