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ICD-10-PCS 2027 procedure code

XEZD3QCPericardial Cavity Access using Blunt-tip Concealed Needle with Mechanical Gripping Mechanism, Percutaneous Approach, New Technology Group 12

✓ Valid for 2027New for 2027

Short description: Pericard Access w Conceald Needl, Perc Approach, New Tech 12

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 XEZD3QC

XEZD3QC is the ICD-10-PCS code for a other procedures procedure on the pericardial cavity using a percutaneous approach with pericardial cavity access using blunt-tip concealed needle with mechanical gripping mechanism (qualifier: new technology group 12). In ICD-10-PCS, other procedures means methodologies which attempt to remediate or cure a disorder or disease.

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

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

What each character means

1. Section
XNew Technology
2. Body System
EPhysiological Systems and Anatomical Regions
3. Operation
ZOther Procedures

Methodologies which attempt to remediate or cure a disorder or disease

4. Body Part
DPericardial Cavity
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 / Substance / Technology
QPericardial Cavity Access using Blunt-tip Concealed Needle with Mechanical Gripping Mechanism
7. Qualifier
CNew Technology Group 12

Code history

  1. 2016
  2. 2017
  3. 2018
  4. 2019
  5. 2020
  6. 2021
  7. 2022
  8. 2023
  9. 2024
  10. 2025
  11. 2026
  12. 2027
  • FY2027 (effective 10/1/2026): Added

Common questions about XEZD3QC

Is XEZD3QC a valid ICD-10-PCS code for 2027?

Yes. XEZD3QC is valid for inpatient procedures from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.