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ICD-10-PCS 2027 procedure code

021W09HBypass Thoracic Aorta, Descending to Brachial Artery with Autologous Venous Tissue, Open Approach

✓ Valid for 2027O.R. procedure

Short description: Bypass Thor Aorta Desc to Brach Art w Autol Vn, Open

Code last changed in FY2019 (effective October 1, 2018). Source: official FY2027 ICD-10-PCS release from CMS. Page updated September 29, 2026. About our data

About 021W09H

021W09H is the ICD-10-PCS code for a bypass procedure on the thoracic aorta, descending using an open approach with autologous venous tissue (qualifier: brachial artery). In ICD-10-PCS, bypass means altering the route of passage of the contents of a tubular body part.

With a different device, use 021W08H (zooplastic tissue), 021W0AH (autologous arterial tissue), 021W0JH (synthetic substitute) and 021W0KH (nonautologous tissue substitute).

It is an operating-room procedure in the MS-DRG logic for DRG 037 (Extracranial Procedures with MCC), DRG 038 (Extracranial Procedures with CC), DRG 039 (Extracranial Procedures without CC/MCC), DRG 270 (Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with MCC), DRG 271 (Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with CC) and DRG 272 (Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures without CC/MCC), under the surgical categories “Extracranial Procedures”, “Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures”, “Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries” and 1 more.

It was added in FY2019, effective October 1, 2018.

What each character means

1. Section
0Medical and Surgical
2. Body System
2Heart and Great Vessels
3. Operation
1Bypass

Altering the route of passage of the contents of a tubular body part

Rerouting contents of a body part to a downstream area of the normal route, to a similar route and body part, or to an abnormal route and dissimilar body part. Includes one or more anastomoses, with or without the use of a device

Includes: Coronary artery bypass, colostomy formation

4. Body Part
WThoracic Aorta, Descending
5. Approach
0Open

Cutting through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to expose the site of the procedure

6. Device
9Autologous Venous Tissue
7. Qualifier
HBrachial Artery

Other versions of this procedure

MS-DRG v44.0 grouping

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Surgical MS-DRGs this procedure can group to, depending on the principal diagnosis's MDC.

Code history

  1. 2016
  2. 2017
  3. 2018
  4. 2019
  5. 2020
  6. 2021
  7. 2022
  8. 2023
  9. 2024
  10. 2025
  11. 2026
  12. 2027
  • FY2019 (effective 10/1/2018): Added
  • No changes since FY2019.

Common questions about 021W09H

Is 021W09H a valid ICD-10-PCS code for 2027?

Yes. 021W09H is valid for inpatient procedures from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Is 021W09H an O.R. procedure?

Yes. 021W09H is an O.R. procedure in MS-DRG v44.0.

What DRG does 021W09H group to?

Depending on the principal diagnosis, 021W09H can group to MS-DRG 037, MS-DRG 038, MS-DRG 039, MS-DRG 270, MS-DRG 271 and MS-DRG 272.