ICD-10-PCS 2027 procedure code
04FS3Z0Fragmentation of Left Posterior Tibial Artery, Percutaneous Approach, Ultrasonic
Short description: Fragmentation of L Post Tib Art, Perc Approach, US
Code last changed in FY2021 (effective October 1, 2020). Source: official FY2027 ICD-10-PCS release from CMS. Page updated September 29, 2026. About our data
About 04FS3Z0
04FS3Z0 is the ICD-10-PCS code for a fragmentation procedure on the left posterior tibial artery using a percutaneous approach (qualifier: ultrasonic). In ICD-10-PCS, fragmentation means breaking solid matter in a body part into pieces.
For a different body part, codes include 04FC3Z0 (right common iliac artery), 04FD3Z0 (left common iliac artery), 04FE3Z0 (right internal iliac artery), 04FF3Z0 (left internal iliac artery), 04FH3Z0 (right external iliac artery), 04FJ3Z0 (left external iliac artery) and 10 more.
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 278 (Ultrasound Accelerated and Other Thrombolysis of Peripheral Vascular Structures with MCC) and DRG 279 (Ultrasound Accelerated and Other Thrombolysis of Peripheral Vascular Structures without MCC), under the surgical categories “Other Vascular Procedures” and “Ultrasound Accelerated and Other Thrombolysis of Peripheral Vascular Structures”.
It was added in FY2021, effective October 1, 2020.
What each character means
- 1. Section
- 0Medical and Surgical
- 2. Body System
- 4Lower Arteries
- 3. Operation
- FFragmentation
Breaking solid matter in a body part into pieces
Physical force (e.g., manual, ultrasonic) applied directly or indirectly is used to break the solid matter into pieces. The solid matter may be an abnormal byproduct of a biological function or a foreign body. The pieces of solid matter are not taken out
Includes: Extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy, transurethral lithotripsy
- 4. Body Part
- SPosterior Tibial Artery, Left
- 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
- 0Ultrasonic
Other versions of this procedure
Different body part
- 04FC3Z0Common Iliac Artery, Right
- 04FD3Z0Common Iliac Artery, Left
- 04FE3Z0Internal Iliac Artery, Right
- 04FF3Z0Internal Iliac Artery, Left
- 04FH3Z0External Iliac Artery, Right
- 04FJ3Z0External Iliac Artery, Left
- 04FK3Z0Femoral Artery, Right
- 04FL3Z0Femoral Artery, Left
- 04FM3Z0Popliteal Artery, Right
- 04FN3Z0Popliteal Artery, Left
- 04FP3Z0Anterior Tibial Artery, Right
- 04FQ3Z0Anterior Tibial Artery, Left
Different qualifier
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 05 · Diseases and Disorders of the Circulatory System · Ultrasound Accelerated and Other Thrombolysis of Peripheral Vascular Structures
Code history
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- FY2021 (effective 10/1/2020): Added
- No changes since FY2021.
Common questions about 04FS3Z0
Is 04FS3Z0 a valid ICD-10-PCS code for 2027?
- Yes. 04FS3Z0 is valid for inpatient procedures from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
Is 04FS3Z0 an O.R. procedure?
- Yes. 04FS3Z0 is an O.R. procedure in MS-DRG v44.0.
What DRG does 04FS3Z0 group to?
- Depending on the principal diagnosis, 04FS3Z0 can group to MS-DRG 252, MS-DRG 253, MS-DRG 254, MS-DRG 278 and MS-DRG 279.