ICD-10-PCS Code For Common Carotid Artery: Procedure Code Group Overview

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group X2AH includes procedures performed to assist physiological function by extracorporeal means in the common carotid artery. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when extracorporeal assistance is provided to the right common carotid artery, commonly during cerebral embolic protection procedures. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS X2AH group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the assistance performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Common Carotid Artery Assistance Procedure Overview

Procedures in this group involve taking over a portion of the common carotid artery’s physiological function by extracorporeal means to provide cerebral embolic protection. They target the cardiovascular system, specifically the right common carotid artery, and typically use a percutaneous approach with a single integrated distal filter device. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding ensures the inpatient record reflects the assistance provided and supports correct case mix and payment for hospital services.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
X	Section	New Technology
2	Body System	Cardiovascular System
A	Operation	Assistance
H	Body Part	Common Carotid Artery, Right

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Common Carotid Artery Assistance Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
X	Section	New Technology
2	Body System	Cardiovascular System
A	Operation	Assistance
H	Body Part	Common Carotid Artery, Right

When to Use

Use a code from this group when extracorporeal assistance is provided specifically to the right common carotid artery during a cerebral embolic filtration procedure. Select the appropriate code when the procedure is performed in the inpatient setting and the operation is recorded as assistance in the medical record.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

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ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
X2AH34B	Right Common Carotid Artery Cerebral Embolic Filtration, Single Integrated Distal Filter, Percutaneous Approach, New Technology Group 11

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient with symptomatic high-grade right internal carotid artery stenosis undergoing inpatient carotid revascularization after transient ischemic attacks presents for planned surgery; during the procedure the surgical team elects to provide distal cerebral embolic protection via a percutaneously delivered single integrated distal filter in the right common carotid artery to reduce risk of intraoperative embolization. Typical codes: X2AH34B
A middle-aged patient admitted urgently with acute right-sided carotid artery atherosclerotic plaque disruption during carotid angioplasty who develops a shower of embolic debris causing transient neurological symptoms; to capture and filter particulate matter downstream, the interventionalist places a percutaneous single integrated distal filter into the right common carotid artery to provide extracorporeal assistance during the endovascular intervention. Typical codes: X2AH34B
A patient with prior carotid stenting returns with device-associated thromboembolic signals and recurrent transient ischemic symptoms; during an inpatient endovascular revision, the team uses a percutaneous single integrated distal filter placed in the right common carotid artery to protect the cerebral circulation while performing thrombus aspiration and stent assessment. Typical codes: X2AH34B

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X2A7-CORONARY-SINUS-ASSISTANCE

ICD-10-PCS Code For Coronary Sinus: Procedure Code Group Overview

X2AJ-LEFT-COMMON-CAROTID-ASSISTANCE

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

X2AK-INTERNAL-CAROTID-ARTERY-ASSISTANCE

ICD-10-PCS Code For Internal Carotid Artery: Procedure Code Group Overview

X2AL-LEFT-INTERNAL-CAROTID-TAKING-OVER-LEFT-INTERNAL-CAROTID-ARTERY

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

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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

1 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
X2AH34B	Right Common Carotid Artery Cerebral Embolic Filtration, Single Integrated Distal Filter, Percutaneous Approach, New Technology Group 11

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient with symptomatic high-grade right internal carotid artery stenosis undergoing inpatient carotid revascularization after transient ischemic attacks presents for planned surgery; during the procedure the surgical team elects to provide distal cerebral embolic protection via a percutaneously delivered single integrated distal filter in the right common carotid artery to reduce risk of intraoperative embolization. Typical codes: X2AH34B
A middle-aged patient admitted urgently with acute right-sided carotid artery atherosclerotic plaque disruption during carotid angioplasty who develops a shower of embolic debris causing transient neurological symptoms; to capture and filter particulate matter downstream, the interventionalist places a percutaneous single integrated distal filter into the right common carotid artery to provide extracorporeal assistance during the endovascular intervention. Typical codes: X2AH34B
A patient with prior carotid stenting returns with device-associated thromboembolic signals and recurrent transient ischemic symptoms; during an inpatient endovascular revision, the team uses a percutaneous single integrated distal filter placed in the right common carotid artery to protect the cerebral circulation while performing thrombus aspiration and stent assessment. Typical codes: X2AH34B

Related Codes

X2A7-CORONARY-SINUS-ASSISTANCE

ICD-10-PCS Code For Coronary Sinus: Procedure Code Group Overview

X2AJ-LEFT-COMMON-CAROTID-ASSISTANCE

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

X2AK-INTERNAL-CAROTID-ARTERY-ASSISTANCE

ICD-10-PCS Code For Internal Carotid Artery: Procedure Code Group Overview

X2AL-LEFT-INTERNAL-CAROTID-TAKING-OVER-LEFT-INTERNAL-CAROTID-ARTERY

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

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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Common Carotid Artery Assistance Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS code identifies right common carotid artery cerebral embolic filtration with a single integrated distal filter?

What clinical purpose do procedures in the X2AH code group serve?

Which section and body system are captured by the X2AH code group?

How does accurate coding within the X2AH group impact hospital documentation?

What approach and device type are typical for procedures coded to `X2AH34B`?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS code identifies right common carotid artery cerebral embolic filtration with a single integrated distal filter?

What clinical purpose do procedures in the X2AH code group serve?

Which section and body system are captured by the X2AH code group?

How does accurate coding within the X2AH group impact hospital documentation?

What approach and device type are typical for procedures coded to `X2AH34B`?

References