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ICD-10-PCS Body Part - W
New Technology, Cardiovascular System, Restriction, Thoracic Aorta, Descending

The Thoracic Aorta, Descending body part is identified by the character W in the 4th position of the ICD-10-PCS procedure code. It is contained within the Restriction 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:
  V = Restriction

Body Part:

See Terms used in New Technology

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

X2VW - 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

    • Branched Synthetic Substitute with Intraluminal Device
      • X2VW0N7 - Restriction Thor Aort w Synth/Intralum Dev, Open, New Tech 7