Select the appropriate procedure code based on the approach & device:

02BX - Thoracic Aorta, Ascending/Arch

  • Open Approach

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

    • No Device
      • 02BX0ZX - Excision of Thor Aorta Asc, Open Approach, Diagn
      • 02BX0ZZ - Excision of Thoracic Aorta, Ascending/Arch, Open Approach

  • Percutaneous Approach

    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

    • No Device
      • 02BX3ZX - Excision of Thor Aorta Asc, Perc Approach, Diagn
      • 02BX3ZZ - Excision of Thoracic Aorta, Ascending/Arch, Perc Approach

  • Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

    Entry, by puncture or minor incision, of instrumentation through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to reach and visualize the site of the procedure

    • No Device
      • 02BX4ZX - Excision of Thor Aorta Asc, Perc Endo Approach, Diagn
      • 02BX4ZZ - Excision of Thor Aorta Asc, Perc Endo Approach