ICD-10-PCS 2027 procedure code
03150KTBypass Right Axillary Artery to Abdominal Artery with Nonautologous Tissue Substitute, Open Approach
Short description: Bypass R Axilla Art to Abd Art w Nonaut Sub, 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 03150KT
03150KT is the ICD-10-PCS code for a bypass procedure on the right axillary artery using an open approach with nonautologous tissue substitute (qualifier: abdominal artery). In ICD-10-PCS, bypass means altering the route of passage of the contents of a tubular body part.
For a different body part, codes include 03160KT (left axillary artery).
With a different device, use 031509T (autologous venous tissue), 03150AT (autologous arterial tissue), 03150JT (synthetic substitute) and 03150ZT (no device).
It is an operating-room procedure in the MS-DRG logic for DRG 252 (Other Vascular Procedures with MCC), DRG 253 (Other Vascular Procedures with CC) and DRG 254 (Other Vascular Procedures without CC/MCC), under the surgical category “Other Vascular Procedures”.
It was added in FY2019, effective October 1, 2018.
What each character means
- 1. Section
- 0Medical and Surgical
- 2. Body System
- 3Upper Arteries
- 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
- 5Axillary Artery, Right
- 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
- KNonautologous Tissue Substitute
Includes: Acellular Hydrated Dermis; Bone bank bone graft; Cook Biodesign(R) Fistula Plug(s); Cook Biodesign(R) Hernia Graft(s); Cook Biodesign(R) Layered Graft(s); Cook Zenapro(tm) Layered Graft(s); Fish skin; Kerecis(R) (GraftGuide) (MariGen) (SurgiBind) (SurgiClose); MIRODERM(tm) Biologic Wound Matrix; Piscine skin; Tissue bank graft
- 7. Qualifier
- TAbdominal Artery
Other versions of this procedure
Different body part
Different device
Different qualifier
- 03150K0Upper Arm Artery, Right
- 03150K1Upper Arm Artery, Left
- 03150K2Upper Arm Artery, Bilateral
- 03150K3Lower Arm Artery, Right
- 03150K4Lower Arm Artery, Left
- 03150K5Lower Arm Artery, Bilateral
- 03150K6Upper Leg Artery, Right
- 03150K7Upper Leg Artery, Left
- 03150K8Upper Leg Artery, Bilateral
- 03150K9Lower Leg Artery, Right
- 03150KBLower Leg Artery, Left
- 03150KCLower Leg Artery, Bilateral
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 Vascular Procedures
Code history
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- FY2019 (effective 10/1/2018): Added
- No changes since FY2019.
Common questions about 03150KT
Is 03150KT a valid ICD-10-PCS code for 2027?
- Yes. 03150KT is valid for inpatient procedures from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
Is 03150KT an O.R. procedure?
- Yes. 03150KT is an O.R. procedure in MS-DRG v44.0.
What DRG does 03150KT group to?
- Depending on the principal diagnosis, 03150KT can group to MS-DRG 252, MS-DRG 253 and MS-DRG 254.