3E06017Introduction of Other Thrombolytic into Central Artery, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
3E06017 is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Introduction of Other Thrombolytic into Central Artery, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to 5 MS-DRGs. The root operation Introduction involves putting in or on a therapeutic, diagnostic, nutritional, physiological, or prophylactic substance except blood or blood products.
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 | 3 | Administration |
| 2 | Body System | E | Physiological Systems and Anatomical Regions |
| 3 | Operation | 0 | Introduction |
| 4 | BodySystem/Region | 6 | Central Artery |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Substance | 1 | Thrombolytic |
| 7 | Qualifier | 7 | Other Thrombolytic |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 3E06017 under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 3E06017
Is 3E06017 a billable code?
Yes. 3E06017 is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Introduction of Other Thrombolytic into Central Artery, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 3E06017 mean?
3E06017 breaks down character by character: the 1st character 3 is the Section (Administration); the 2nd character E is the Body System (Physiological Systems and Anatomical Regions); the 3rd character 0 is the Operation (Introduction); the 4th character 6 is the BodySystem/Region (Central Artery); the 5th character 0 is the Approach (Open); the 6th character 1 is the Substance (Thrombolytic); the 7th character 7 is the Qualifier (Other Thrombolytic).
What MS-DRG does 3E06017 group to?
On an inpatient stay, Introduction of Other Thrombolytic into Central Artery, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 061, 062, 063, 124, 125, with relative weights from 0.7678 to 2.7571. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 3E06017?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Introduction of Other Thrombolytic into Central Artery, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 99.10. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
