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ICD-10-PCS Body Part - X
New Technology, Cardiovascular System, Insertion, Thoracic Aorta, Ascending

The Thoracic Aorta, Ascending body part is identified by the character X in the 4th position of the ICD-10-PCS procedure code. It is contained within the Insertion root operation of the Cardiovascular System body system under the New Technology section. The 4the position refers to the body part or body region when applicable.

ICD-10-PCS code structure

Section:
  X = New Technology

Body System:
  2 = Cardiovascular System

Root Operation:
  H = Insertion

Body Part:

See Terms used in New Technology

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

X2HX - Thoracic Aorta, Ascending

  • Open Approach

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

    • Conduit to Short-term External Heart Assist System
      • X2HX0F9 - Insert Heart Asist Cnduit in Asc Aort, Open, New Tech 9