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

02QW - Thoracic Aorta, Descending

  • Open Approach

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

    • No Device
      • 02QW0ZZ - Repair Thoracic Aorta, Descending, 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
      • 02QW3ZZ - Repair Thoracic Aorta, Descending, Percutaneous 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
      • 02QW4ZZ - Repair Thoracic Aorta, Descending, Perc Endo Approach