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ICD-10-PCS 2027 procedure code

3E0R0AZIntroduction of Embryonic Stem Cells into Spinal Canal, Open Approach

✓ Valid for 2027

Short description: Introduce of Embr Stem Cell into Spinal Canal, Open Approach

Code unchanged since ICD-10-PCS took effect on October 1, 2015. Source: official FY2027 ICD-10-PCS release from CMS. Page updated September 29, 2026. About our data

About 3E0R0AZ

3E0R0AZ is the ICD-10-PCS code for a introduction procedure on the spinal canal using an open approach with stem cells, embryonic. In ICD-10-PCS, introduction means putting in or on a therapeutic, diagnostic, nutritional, physiological, or prophylactic substance except blood or blood products.

In plain terms, this corresponds to injection of other agent into spinal canal, the ICD-9-CM procedure title it maps to (03.92).

For a different body part, codes include 3E0Q0AZ (cranial cavity and brain).

The same procedure with a different approach is coded 3E0R3AZ (percutaneous).

It doesn't appear in the MS-DRG procedure index, so on its own it doesn't change the DRG assignment.

It has been valid since ICD-10-PCS took effect on October 1, 2015.

What each character means

1. Section
3Administration
2. Body System
EPhysiological Systems and Anatomical Regions
3. Operation
0Introduction

Putting in or on a therapeutic, diagnostic, nutritional, physiological, or prophylactic substance except blood or blood products

4. Body System / Region
RSpinal Canal
5. Approach
0Open

Cutting through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to expose the site of the procedure

6. Substance
AStem Cells, Embryonic
7. Qualifier
ZNo Qualifier

Other versions of this procedure

Different body system / region

Different approach

ICD-9-CM equivalent

Converter →
  • 03.92Injection of other agent into spinal canalapproximate

From the CMS 2018 General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), the final GEMs release.

Code history

  1. 2016
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  8. 2023
  9. 2024
  10. 2025
  11. 2026
  12. 2027
  • FY2016 (effective 10/1/2015): Added (first year of ICD-10-CM)
  • No changes since FY2016.

Common questions about 3E0R0AZ

Is 3E0R0AZ a valid ICD-10-PCS code for 2027?

Yes. 3E0R0AZ is valid for inpatient procedures from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

What is the ICD-9 procedure code for 3E0R0AZ?

The CMS GEMs map 3E0R0AZ to ICD-9-CM 03.92 (Injection of other agent into spinal canal).