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ICD-10-PCS 2027 procedure code

5A0221EAssistance with Cardiac Output using Blood Flow Modulator, Continuous

✓ Valid for 2027New for 2027O.R. procedure

Short description: Assist w Cardiac Output w Blood Flow Modulator, Continuous

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

About 5A0221E

5A0221E is the ICD-10-PCS code for a assistance procedure on the cardiac using a continuous approach with output (qualifier: blood flow modulator). In ICD-10-PCS, assistance means taking over a portion of a physiological function by extracorporeal means.

It is an operating-room procedure in the MS-DRG logic for DRG 270 (Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with MCC), DRG 271 (Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with CC) and DRG 272 (Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures without CC/MCC), under the surgical category “Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures”.

It was added in FY2027, effective October 1, 2026.

What each character means

1. Section
5Extracorporeal or Systemic Assistance and Performance
2. Body System
APhysiological Systems
3. Operation
0Assistance

Taking over a portion of a physiological function by extracorporeal means

4. Body System
2Cardiac
5. Duration
2Continuous
6. Function
1Output
7. Qualifier
EBlood Flow Modulator

Other versions of this procedure

MS-DRG v44.0 grouping

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Surgical MS-DRGs this procedure can group to, depending on the principal diagnosis's MDC.

Code history

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  • FY2027 (effective 10/1/2026): Added

Common questions about 5A0221E

Is 5A0221E a valid ICD-10-PCS code for 2027?

Yes. 5A0221E is valid for inpatient procedures from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Is 5A0221E an O.R. procedure?

Yes. 5A0221E is an O.R. procedure in MS-DRG v44.0.

What DRG does 5A0221E group to?

Depending on the principal diagnosis, 5A0221E can group to MS-DRG 270, MS-DRG 271 and MS-DRG 272.