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ICD-10-PCS 2027 procedure code

02WW3RZRevision of Short-term External Heart Assist System in Thoracic Aorta, Descending, Percutaneous Approach

✓ Valid for 2027O.R. procedure

Short description: Revise of Ext Heart Assist in Thor Aorta Desc, Perc Approach

Code last changed in FY2024 (effective October 1, 2023). Source: official FY2027 ICD-10-PCS release from CMS. Page updated September 29, 2026. About our data

About 02WW3RZ

02WW3RZ is the ICD-10-PCS code for a revision procedure on the thoracic aorta, descending using a percutaneous approach with short-term external heart assist system. In ICD-10-PCS, revision means correcting, to the extent possible, a portion of a malfunctioning device or the position of a displaced device.

For a different body part, codes include 02WA3RZ (heart).

It is an operating-room procedure in the MS-DRG logic for DRG 215 (Other Heart Assist System Implant), DRG 001 (Heart Transplant or Implant of Heart Assist System with MCC) and DRG 002 (Heart Transplant or Implant of Heart Assist System without MCC), under the surgical categories “Other Heart Assist System Implant” and “Heart Transplant or Implant of Heart Assist System”.

It was added in FY2024, effective October 1, 2023.

What each character means

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

Correcting, to the extent possible, a portion of a malfunctioning device or the position of a displaced device

Revision can include correcting a malfunctioning or displaced device by taking out or putting in components of the device such as a screw or pin

Includes: Adjustment of position of pacemaker lead, recementing of hip prosthesis

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
RShort-term External Heart Assist System
7. Qualifier
ZNo Qualifier

Other versions of this procedure

Different body part

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 · Other Heart Assist System Implant

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
  • FY2024 (effective 10/1/2023): Added
  • No changes since FY2024.

Common questions about 02WW3RZ

Is 02WW3RZ a valid ICD-10-PCS code for 2027?

Yes. 02WW3RZ is valid for inpatient procedures from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Is 02WW3RZ an O.R. procedure?

Yes. 02WW3RZ is an O.R. procedure in MS-DRG v44.0.

What DRG does 02WW3RZ group to?

Depending on the principal diagnosis, 02WW3RZ can group to MS-DRG 215, MS-DRG 001 and MS-DRG 002.