04PY3JZRemoval of Synthetic Substitute from Lower Artery, Percutaneous Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
04PY3JZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Removal of Synthetic Substitute from Lower Artery, 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 Removal involves taking out or off a device from a 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 | 4 | Lower Arteries |
| 3 | Operation | P | Removal |
| 4 | BodyPart | Y | Lower Artery |
| 5 | Approach | 3 | Percutaneous |
| 6 | Device | J | Synthetic Substitute |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 04PY3JZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 04PY3JZ
Is 04PY3JZ a billable code?
Yes. 04PY3JZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Removal of Synthetic Substitute from Lower Artery, Percutaneous Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 04PY3JZ mean?
04PY3JZ 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 P is the Operation (Removal); the 4th character Y is the BodyPart (Lower Artery); the 5th character 3 is the Approach (Percutaneous); the 6th character J is the Device (Synthetic Substitute); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 04PY3JZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Removal of Synthetic Substitute from Lower Artery, 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 04PY3JZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Removal of Synthetic Substitute from Lower Artery, Percutaneous Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 38.00. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
