Insertion of Infusion Device into Thoracic Aorta, Descending, Open Approach
Medical and Surgical·Heart and Great Vessels·Table 02H·FY 2027
Insertion of Infusion Device into Thoracic Aorta, Descending, Open Approach corresponds to ICD-10-PCS code 02HW03Z, found in table 02H, part of Section 0 (Medical and Surgical). It applies to the Heart and Great Vessels body system. Its root operation is Insertion. The approach used is Open.
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What the code means
Insertion: root operation
Putting in a nonbiological appliance that monitors, assists, performs, or prevents a physiological function but does not physically take the place of a body part
Includes: Insertion of radioactive implant, insertion of central venous catheter
Open: approach
Cutting through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to expose the site of the procedure