04C20ZZExtirpation of Matter from Gastric Artery, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
04C20ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Extirpation of Matter from Gastric Artery, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to 15 MS-DRGs. The root operation Extirpation involves taking or cutting out solid matter from a body part. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Embolectomy, endarterectomy, and related vessel procedures (non-endovascular; excluding carotid).
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 | 4 | Lower Arteries |
| 3 | Operation | C | Extirpation |
| 4 | BodyPart | 2 | Gastric 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 extirpation of the gastric artery, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Extirpation, then the subterms Artery, Gastric. The index leads to table 04C, where the approach, device and qualifier values shown in the breakdown above complete the seven-character code 04C20ZZ.
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 04C20ZZ
Is 04C20ZZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Extirpation of Matter from Gastric Artery, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 04C20ZZ mean?
The code 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 2 is the BodyPart (Gastric 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 04C20ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Extirpation of Matter from Gastric Artery, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 270, 271, 272, 356, 357, 358, 673, 674, 675, 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 04C20ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Extirpation of Matter from Gastric Artery, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 38.06 (Incision of vessel, abdominal arteries), 38.16 (Endarterectomy, abdominal arteries), and 00.40 (Procedure on single vessel). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
