ICD-10-PCS Code For Abdominal Aorta: Procedure Code Group Overview

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0470 includes procedures performed to dilate arterial structures in the abdominal aorta. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a clinician performs endoluminal or percutaneous dilation to relieve stenosis or obstruction of the abdominal aorta. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0470 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the specific procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Abdominal Aorta Dilation Procedure Overview

This procedure group covers dilation of the abdominal aorta, a lower arterial structure, to enlarge the lumen or orifice. Procedures target the lower arteries and involve widening a narrowed segment to restore or improve blood flow. Accurate coding of these inpatient procedures ensures clinical actions are captured correctly and supports appropriate reimbursement and case mix assignment.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
4	Body System	Lower Arteries
7	Operation	Dilation
0	Body Part	Abdominal Aorta

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Abdominal Aorta Dilation Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
4	Body System	Lower Arteries
7	Operation	Dilation
0	Body Part	Abdominal Aorta

When to Use

Use these codes when a dilation procedure is performed on the abdominal aorta to treat stenosis, occlusion, or other luminal narrowing. Select the specific ICD-10-PCS code that matches the approach and any adjunct devices documented during the inpatient procedure.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

36 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0470041	Dilation of Abdominal Aorta with Drug-eluting Intraluminal Device, using Drug-Coated Balloon, Open Approach
047004Z	Dilation of Abdominal Aorta with Drug-eluting Intraluminal Device, Open Approach
047005Z	Dilation of Abdominal Aorta with Two Drug-eluting Intraluminal Devices, Open Approach
047006Z	Dilation of Abdominal Aorta with Three Drug-eluting Intraluminal Devices, Open Approach
047007Z	Dilation of Abdominal Aorta with Four or More Drug-eluting Intraluminal Devices, Open Approach
04700D1	Dilation of Abdominal Aorta with Intraluminal Device, using Drug-Coated Balloon, Open Approach
04700DZ	Dilation of Abdominal Aorta with Intraluminal Device, Open Approach
04700EZ	Dilation of Abdominal Aorta with Two Intraluminal Devices, Open Approach
04700FZ	Dilation of Abdominal Aorta with Three Intraluminal Devices, Open Approach
04700GZ	Dilation of Abdominal Aorta with Four or More Intraluminal Devices, Open Approach

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DRG Codes

33 rows

DRG Code	Description
037	Extracranial Procedures with MCC
038	Extracranial Procedures with CC
039	Extracranial Procedures without CC/MCC
166	Other Respiratory System O.R. Procedures with MCC
167	Other Respiratory System O.R. Procedures with CC
168	Other Respiratory System O.R. Procedures without CC/MCC
252	Other Vascular Procedures with MCC
253	Other Vascular Procedures with CC
254	Other Vascular Procedures without CC/MCC
356	Other Digestive System O.R. Procedures with MCC

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Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient presents with acute onset of lower extremity ischemia and severe abdominal pain. Imaging shows a high-grade focal stenosis of the infrarenal abdominal aorta due to progressive atherosclerotic plaque causing critical reduction of distal perfusion; a percutaneous transfemoral balloon dilation is performed to restore lumen diameter and improve flow. Because an endovascular balloon is used without placement of intraluminal stents or other devices, the percutaneous approach dilation code is assigned. Typical codes: 04703Z1, 04703ZZ
A middle-aged patient with lifestyle-limiting claudication from chronic, focal abdominal aortic stenosis is scheduled electively for endovascular intervention. The interventionalist deploys a drug-coated balloon across the stenotic segment via a percutaneous endovascular approach to reduce restenosis risk while avoiding implantation of a permanent intraluminal device. Coding reflects dilation of the abdominal aorta using a drug-coated balloon via the percutaneous approach. Typical codes: 04703Z1
A patient with prior abdominal aortic stent placement develops recurrent symptomatic restenosis within the stented segment requiring reintervention. During the inpatient procedure the team performs balloon dilation through the existing intraluminal device and documents use of two implanted intraluminal devices in the treated segment; an open surgical exposure is used to access the aorta for controlled revision. Coding must capture dilation of the abdominal aorta with two intraluminal devices via the open approach. Typical codes: 04700EZ

Related Codes

0471-CELIAC-ARTERY-DILATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Celiac Artery: Procedure Code Group Overview

0472-GASTRIC-ARTERY-DILATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Gastric Artery: Procedure Code Group Overview

0473-HEPATIC-ARTERY-DILATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Hepatic Artery: Procedure Code Group Overview

0474-SPLENIC-ARTERY-DILATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Splenic Artery: Procedure Code Group Overview

0475-SUPERIOR-MESENTERIC-ARTERY-DILATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Superior Mesenteric Artery: Procedure Code Group Overview

0476-COLIC-ARTERY-RIGHT-DILATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Colic Artery Right: Procedure Code Group Overview

0477-LEFT-COLIC-ARTERY-DILATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Colic Artery, Left: Procedure Code Group Overview

0479-RENAL-ARTERY-RIGHT-DILATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Renal Artery Right: Procedure Code Group Overview

047A-RENAL-ARTERY-LEFT-DILATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Left Renal Artery: Procedure Code Group Overview

047B-INFERIOR-MESENTERIC-ARTERY-DILATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Inferior Mesenteric Artery: Procedure Code Group Overview

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Frequently Asked Questions

References

1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.

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When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

36 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0470041	Dilation of Abdominal Aorta with Drug-eluting Intraluminal Device, using Drug-Coated Balloon, Open Approach
047004Z	Dilation of Abdominal Aorta with Drug-eluting Intraluminal Device, Open Approach
047005Z	Dilation of Abdominal Aorta with Two Drug-eluting Intraluminal Devices, Open Approach
047006Z	Dilation of Abdominal Aorta with Three Drug-eluting Intraluminal Devices, Open Approach
047007Z	Dilation of Abdominal Aorta with Four or More Drug-eluting Intraluminal Devices, Open Approach
04700D1	Dilation of Abdominal Aorta with Intraluminal Device, using Drug-Coated Balloon, Open Approach
04700DZ	Dilation of Abdominal Aorta with Intraluminal Device, Open Approach
04700EZ	Dilation of Abdominal Aorta with Two Intraluminal Devices, Open Approach
04700FZ	Dilation of Abdominal Aorta with Three Intraluminal Devices, Open Approach
04700GZ	Dilation of Abdominal Aorta with Four or More Intraluminal Devices, Open Approach

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DRG Codes

33 rows

DRG Code	Description
037	Extracranial Procedures with MCC
038	Extracranial Procedures with CC
039	Extracranial Procedures without CC/MCC
166	Other Respiratory System O.R. Procedures with MCC
167	Other Respiratory System O.R. Procedures with CC
168	Other Respiratory System O.R. Procedures without CC/MCC
252	Other Vascular Procedures with MCC
253	Other Vascular Procedures with CC
254	Other Vascular Procedures without CC/MCC
356	Other Digestive System O.R. Procedures with MCC

Showing 1–10 of 33

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient presents with acute onset of lower extremity ischemia and severe abdominal pain. Imaging shows a high-grade focal stenosis of the infrarenal abdominal aorta due to progressive atherosclerotic plaque causing critical reduction of distal perfusion; a percutaneous transfemoral balloon dilation is performed to restore lumen diameter and improve flow. Because an endovascular balloon is used without placement of intraluminal stents or other devices, the percutaneous approach dilation code is assigned. Typical codes: 04703Z1, 04703ZZ
A middle-aged patient with lifestyle-limiting claudication from chronic, focal abdominal aortic stenosis is scheduled electively for endovascular intervention. The interventionalist deploys a drug-coated balloon across the stenotic segment via a percutaneous endovascular approach to reduce restenosis risk while avoiding implantation of a permanent intraluminal device. Coding reflects dilation of the abdominal aorta using a drug-coated balloon via the percutaneous approach. Typical codes: 04703Z1
A patient with prior abdominal aortic stent placement develops recurrent symptomatic restenosis within the stented segment requiring reintervention. During the inpatient procedure the team performs balloon dilation through the existing intraluminal device and documents use of two implanted intraluminal devices in the treated segment; an open surgical exposure is used to access the aorta for controlled revision. Coding must capture dilation of the abdominal aorta with two intraluminal devices via the open approach. Typical codes: 04700EZ

Related Codes

0471-CELIAC-ARTERY-DILATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Celiac Artery: Procedure Code Group Overview

0472-GASTRIC-ARTERY-DILATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Gastric Artery: Procedure Code Group Overview

0473-HEPATIC-ARTERY-DILATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Hepatic Artery: Procedure Code Group Overview

0474-SPLENIC-ARTERY-DILATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Splenic Artery: Procedure Code Group Overview

0475-SUPERIOR-MESENTERIC-ARTERY-DILATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Superior Mesenteric Artery: Procedure Code Group Overview

0476-COLIC-ARTERY-RIGHT-DILATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Colic Artery Right: Procedure Code Group Overview

0477-LEFT-COLIC-ARTERY-DILATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Colic Artery, Left: Procedure Code Group Overview

0479-RENAL-ARTERY-RIGHT-DILATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Renal Artery Right: Procedure Code Group Overview

047A-RENAL-ARTERY-LEFT-DILATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Left Renal Artery: Procedure Code Group Overview

047B-INFERIOR-MESENTERIC-ARTERY-DILATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Inferior Mesenteric Artery: Procedure Code Group Overview

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Frequently Asked Questions

References

1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.

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Abdominal Aorta Dilation Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

ICD-10-PCS Code For Abdominal Aorta: Procedure Code Group Overview

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Abdominal Aorta Dilation Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which procedures are included in ICD-10-PCS code group 0470 for the abdominal aorta?

How are individual ICD-10-PCS codes formatted for abdominal aorta dilation?

What code attributes define this procedure group in ICD-10-PCS?

How does accurate coding within 0470 affect inpatient reimbursement?

Which DRGs are related to abdominal aorta dilation procedures in the 0470 group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which procedures are included in ICD-10-PCS code group 0470 for the abdominal aorta?

How are individual ICD-10-PCS codes formatted for abdominal aorta dilation?

What code attributes define this procedure group in ICD-10-PCS?

How does accurate coding within 0470 affect inpatient reimbursement?

Which DRGs are related to abdominal aorta dilation procedures in the 0470 group?

References