04C03ZZExtirpation of Matter from Abdominal Aorta, Percutaneous Approach

  • Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-PCS 04C03ZZ
CMS Source: FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS dataset. Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026.FacebookXLinkedInPrint

04C03ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Extirpation of Matter from Abdominal Aorta, Percutaneous Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to 11 MS-DRGs. The root operation Extirpation involves taking or cutting out solid matter from a body part.

Code Identity

ICD-10-PCS Code
04C03ZZ
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Extirpation of Matter from Abdominal Aorta, Percutaneous Approach
Parent Code
Short Description
Extirpation of Matter from Abdominal Aorta, Perc Approach

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.

PositionDesignationValueMeaning
1Section0Medical and Surgical
2Body System4Lower Arteries
3OperationCExtirpation
4BodyPart0Abdominal Aorta
5Approach3Percutaneous
6DeviceZNo Device
7QualifierZNo Qualifier

Convert to ICD-9-PCS

Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 04C03ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.

39.79
Approximate match.
17.56
Approximate match; combination (more than one code may be needed).
38.14
Approximate match; combination (more than one code may be needed).
40
Approximate match; combination (more than one code may be needed).

Code History

Replaced in the FY 2026 code set by:
  • X2CP3T7 — Extirpate matter from Ab Aort, Comp-aid Mech Asp, New Tech 7

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Questions About 04C03ZZ

Is 04C03ZZ a billable code?

Yes. 04C03ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Extirpation of Matter from Abdominal Aorta, Percutaneous Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What do the characters in 04C03ZZ mean?

04C03ZZ breaks down character by character: the 1st character 0 is the Section (Medical and Surgical); the 2nd character 4 is the Body System (Lower Arteries); the 3rd character C is the Operation (Extirpation); the 4th character 0 is the BodyPart (Abdominal Aorta); the 5th character 3 is the Approach (Percutaneous); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).

What MS-DRG does 04C03ZZ group to?

On an inpatient stay, Extirpation of Matter from Abdominal Aorta, Percutaneous Approach maps to MS-DRGs 268, 269, 356, 357, 358, 907, 908, 909, 957, 958, 959, with relative weights from 1.3127 to 7.6199. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.

What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 04C03ZZ?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Extirpation of Matter from Abdominal Aorta, Percutaneous Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 39.79, 17.56, and 38.14. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.