ICD-10-PCS 2027 procedure code
03150KWBypass Right Axillary Artery to Lower Extremity Vein with Nonautologous Tissue Substitute, Open Approach
Short description: Bypass R Axilla Art to Low Extrem Vn w Nonaut Sub, Open
Code last changed in FY2020 (effective October 1, 2019). Source: official FY2027 ICD-10-PCS release from CMS. Page updated September 29, 2026. About our data
About 03150KW
03150KW is the ICD-10-PCS code for a bypass procedure on the right axillary artery using an open approach with nonautologous tissue substitute (qualifier: lower extremity vein). 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 03120KW (innominate artery), 03130KW (right subclavian artery), 03140KW (left subclavian artery), 03160KW (left axillary artery), 03170KW (right brachial artery) and 03180KW (left brachial artery).
With a different device, use 031509W (autologous venous tissue), 03150AW (autologous arterial tissue), 03150JW (synthetic substitute) and 03150ZW (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), DRG 254 (Other Vascular Procedures without CC/MCC), DRG 579 (Other Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Procedures with MCC), DRG 580 (Other Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Procedures with CC) and DRG 581 (Other Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Procedures without CC/MCC), under the surgical categories “Other Vascular Procedures”, “Other Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Procedures”, “Other Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic O.R. Procedures” and 2 more.
It was added in FY2020, effective October 1, 2019.
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
- WLower Extremity Vein
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
MDC 09 · Diseases and Disorders of the Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast · Other Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Procedures
MDC 10 · Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases and Disorders · Other Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic 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
Code history
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- 2027
- FY2020 (effective 10/1/2019): Added
- No changes since FY2020.
Common questions about 03150KW
Is 03150KW a valid ICD-10-PCS code for 2027?
- Yes. 03150KW is valid for inpatient procedures from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
Is 03150KW an O.R. procedure?
- Yes. 03150KW is an O.R. procedure in MS-DRG v44.0.
What DRG does 03150KW group to?
- Depending on the principal diagnosis, 03150KW can group to MS-DRG 252, MS-DRG 253, MS-DRG 254, MS-DRG 579, MS-DRG 580 and MS-DRG 581.