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ICD-10-PCS 2027 procedure code

03173ZFBypass Right Brachial Artery to Lower Arm Vein, Percutaneous Approach

✓ Valid for 2027O.R. procedure

Short description: Bypass Right Brachial Artery to Low Arm Vein, Perc Approach

Code last changed in FY2022 (effective October 1, 2021). Source: official FY2027 ICD-10-PCS release from CMS. Page updated September 29, 2026. About our data

About 03173ZF

03173ZF is the ICD-10-PCS code for a bypass procedure on the right brachial artery using a percutaneous approach (qualifier: lower arm 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 03183ZF (left brachial artery), 03193ZF (right ulnar artery), 031A3ZF (left ulnar artery), 031B3ZF (right radial artery) and 031C3ZF (left radial artery).

The same procedure with a different approach is coded 03170ZF (open).

It is an operating-room procedure in the MS-DRG logic for DRG 361 (Other Circulatory System O.R. Procedures with MCC), DRG 362 (Other Circulatory System O.R. Procedures without MCC), DRG 628 (Other Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic O.R. Procedures with MCC or Insertion of Antibiotic-eluting Bone Void Filler), DRG 629 (Other Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic O.R. Procedures with CC), DRG 630 (Other Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic O.R. Procedures without CC/MCC) and DRG 673 (Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Procedures with MCC), under the surgical categories “Other Circulatory System O.R. Procedures”, “Other Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic O.R. Procedures”, “Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Procedures” and 2 more.

It was added in FY2022, effective October 1, 2021.

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
7Brachial Artery, Right
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
FLower Arm Vein

Other versions of this procedure

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 · Other Circulatory System O.R. Procedures

Code history

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  10. 2025
  11. 2026
  12. 2027
  • FY2022 (effective 10/1/2021): Added
  • No changes since FY2022.

Common questions about 03173ZF

Is 03173ZF a valid ICD-10-PCS code for 2027?

Yes. 03173ZF is valid for inpatient procedures from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Is 03173ZF an O.R. procedure?

Yes. 03173ZF is an O.R. procedure in MS-DRG v44.0.

What DRG does 03173ZF group to?

Depending on the principal diagnosis, 03173ZF can group to MS-DRG 361, MS-DRG 362, MS-DRG 628, MS-DRG 629, MS-DRG 630 and MS-DRG 673.