ICD-10-PCS 2027 procedure code
02CW3ZZExtirpation of Matter from Thoracic Aorta, Descending, Percutaneous Approach
Short description: Extirpation of Matter from Thor Aorta Desc, Perc Approach
Code last changed in FY2017 (effective October 1, 2016). Source: official FY2027 ICD-10-PCS release from CMS. Page updated September 29, 2026. About our data
About 02CW3ZZ
02CW3ZZ is the ICD-10-PCS code for a extirpation procedure on the thoracic aorta, descending using a percutaneous approach. In ICD-10-PCS, extirpation means taking or cutting out solid matter from a body part.
In plain terms, this corresponds to procedure on single vessel, atherectomy of other non-coronary vessel(s), Endarterectomy, aorta and 1 more, the ICD-9-CM procedure titles it maps to (00.40, 17.56, 38.14 and 1 more).
For a different body part, codes include 02C03ZZ (coronary artery, one artery), 02C13ZZ (coronary artery, two arteries), 02C23ZZ (coronary artery, three arteries), 02C33ZZ (coronary artery, four or more arteries), 02C43ZZ (coronary vein), 02C53ZZ (atrial septum) and 20 more.
The same procedure with a different approach is coded 02CW0ZZ (open) and 02CW4ZZ (percutaneous endoscopic).
It is an operating-room procedure in the MS-DRG logic for DRG 268 (Aortic and Heart Assist Procedures Except Pulsation Balloon with MCC), DRG 269 (Aortic and Heart Assist Procedures Except Pulsation Balloon without MCC), DRG 356 (Other Digestive System O.R. Procedures with MCC), DRG 357 (Other Digestive System O.R. Procedures with CC), DRG 358 (Other Digestive System O.R. Procedures without CC/MCC) and DRG 907 (Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries with MCC), under the surgical categories “Aortic and Heart Assist Procedures Except Pulsation Balloon”, “Other Digestive System O.R. Procedures”, “Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries” and 1 more.
It has been valid since ICD-10-PCS took effect on October 1, 2015.
What each character means
- 1. Section
- 0Medical and Surgical
- 2. Body System
- 2Heart and Great Vessels
- 3. Operation
- CExtirpation
Taking or cutting out solid matter from a body part
The solid matter may be an abnormal byproduct of a biological function or a foreign body; it may be imbedded in a body part or in the lumen of a tubular body part. The solid matter may or may not have been previously broken into pieces
Includes: Thrombectomy, choledocholithotomy
- 4. Body Part
- WThoracic Aorta, Descending
- 5. Approach
- 3Percutaneous
Entry, by puncture or minor incision, of instrumentation through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to reach the site of the procedure
- 6. Device
- ZNo Device
- 7. Qualifier
- ZNo Qualifier
Other versions of this procedure
Different body part
- 02C03ZZCoronary Artery, One Artery
- 02C13ZZCoronary Artery, Two Arteries
- 02C23ZZCoronary Artery, Three Arteries
- 02C33ZZCoronary Artery, Four or More Arteries
- 02C43ZZCoronary Vein
- 02C53ZZAtrial Septum
- 02C63ZZAtrium, Right
- 02C73ZZAtrium, Left
- 02C83ZZConduction Mechanism
- 02C93ZZChordae Tendineae
- 02CD3ZZPapillary Muscle
- 02CF3ZZAortic Valve
Different approach
MS-DRG v44.0 grouping
All DRGs →Surgical MS-DRGs this procedure can group to, depending on the principal diagnosis's MDC.
MDC 05 · Diseases and Disorders of the Circulatory System · Aortic and Heart Assist Procedures Except Pulsation Balloon
MDC 06 · Diseases and Disorders of the Digestive System · Other Digestive System O.R. Procedures
MDC 21 · Injuries, Poisonings and Toxic Effects of Drugs · Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries
MDC 24 · Multiple Significant Trauma · Other O.R. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma
ICD-9-CM equivalent
Converter →- 00.40Procedure on single vesselapproximate, combination
- 17.56Atherectomy of other non-coronary vessel(s)approximate, combination
- 38.14Endarterectomy, aortaapproximate, combination
- 39.79Other endovascular procedures on other vesselsapproximate
From the CMS 2018 General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), the final GEMs release.
Code history
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- 2027
- FY2016 (effective 10/1/2015): Added (first year of ICD-10-CM)
- FY2017 (effective 10/1/2016): Title revised — was “Extirpation of Matter from Thoracic Aorta, Percutaneous Approach”
Common questions about 02CW3ZZ
Is 02CW3ZZ a valid ICD-10-PCS code for 2027?
- Yes. 02CW3ZZ is valid for inpatient procedures from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
Is 02CW3ZZ an O.R. procedure?
- Yes. 02CW3ZZ is an O.R. procedure in MS-DRG v44.0.
What DRG does 02CW3ZZ group to?
- Depending on the principal diagnosis, 02CW3ZZ can group to MS-DRG 268, MS-DRG 269, MS-DRG 356, MS-DRG 357, MS-DRG 358 and MS-DRG 907.
What is the ICD-9 procedure code for 02CW3ZZ?
- The CMS GEMs map 02CW3ZZ to ICD-9-CM 00.40 (Procedure on single vessel), 17.56 (Atherectomy of other non-coronary vessel(s)), 38.14 (Endarterectomy, aorta) and 1 more.