03VS0CZRestriction of Right Temporal Artery with Extraluminal Device, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
03VS0CZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Restriction of Right Temporal Artery with Extraluminal Device, 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 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 | S | Temporal Artery, Right |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | C | Extraluminal Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 03VS0CZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 03VS0CZ
Is 03VS0CZ a billable code?
Yes. 03VS0CZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Restriction of Right Temporal Artery with Extraluminal Device, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 03VS0CZ mean?
03VS0CZ 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 S is the BodyPart (Temporal Artery, Right); the 5th character 0 is the Approach (Open); the 6th character C is the Device (Extraluminal Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 03VS0CZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Restriction of Right Temporal Artery with Extraluminal Device, 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 03VS0CZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Restriction of Right Temporal Artery with Extraluminal Device, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 39.51. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
