2025 ICD-10-CM Procedure Code 0V5K8ZZ
Destruction of Left Epididymis, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
- ICD-10-PCS Code:
- 0V5K8ZZ
- ICD-10-PCS Code for:
- Destruction of Left Epididymis, Endo
- Is Billable?
- Yes - Valid for Submission
- Code Navigator:
0V5K8ZZ is a billable procedure code used to specify the performance of destruction of left epididymis, via natural or artificial opening endoscopic. The code is valid for the year 2025 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. The procedure code involves physical eradication of all or a portion of a body part by the direct use of energy, force, or a destructive agent. Procedure code explanation: none of the body part is physically taken out fulguration of rectal polyp, cautery of skin lesion
0V5K8ZZ PCS Table
In an PCS table each code is represented by up seven alphanumeric characters, with each character in the table respresenting different aspects of the procedure. In the table provided below, each row represents an individual character and includes information about the character's position, designation, label, and procedure notes. For this PCS table the procedure code is in the medical and surgical section and is part of the male reproductive system body system, classified under destruction operation. The applicable bodypart for this procedure code is epididymis, left.
| Position | Designation | Character | Label | Procedures Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Section | 0 | Medical and Surgical | |
| 2 | Body System | V | Male Reproductive System | |
| 3 | Operation | 5 | Destruction | Involves: Explanation:
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| 4 | BodyPart | K | Epididymis, Left | |
| 5 | Approach | 8 | Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic | Involves: |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device | Explanation: |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier | Explanation: |
Replacement Code
0V5K8ZZ replaces the following previously assigned ICD-10-PCS code(s):
- 0V5K4ZZ - Destruction of Left Epididymis, Perc Endo Approach
- 0V5K4ZZ - Destruction of Left Epididymis, Perc Endo Approach
- 0V5K4ZZ - Destruction of Left Epididymis, Perc Endo Approach
- 0V5K4ZZ - Destruction of Left Epididymis, Perc Endo Approach
- 0V5K4ZZ - Destruction of Left Epididymis, Perc Endo Approach
- 0V5K4ZZ - Destruction of Left Epididymis, Perc Endo Approach
Clinical Classification
Male reproductive system procedures, NEC
CCSR Code: MRS007
Clinical Domain: Male Reproductive System Procedures MRS contains 7 categories that include procedures performed on the male reproduction system, such as circumcision and prostatectomy.
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Below are the ICD-9=PCS code(s) that most closely match this ICD-10-PCS code, based on the General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs). This ICD-10-PCS to ICD-9-PCS crosswalk tool is helpful for coders who need to reference legacy diagnosis codes for audits, historical claims, or approximate code comparisons.
ICD-9-PCS Code
Code: 633
Approximate Flag: This is an approximate match. The ICD-9-PCS code reflects a close but not exact equivalent of the ICD-10-PCS procedure.
Other ICD-10-PCS Codes Used for Destruction Epididymis, Left
What is ICD-10-PCS?
The ICD-10 Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) is a catalog of procedural codes used by medical professionals for hospital inpatient healthcare settings. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) maintain the catalog in the U.S. releasing yearly updates. The 2025 ICD-10-PCS codes are to be used for discharges occurring from October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
Each ICD-10-PCS code has a structure of seven alphanumeric characters and contains no decimals. The first character defines the major "section". Depending on the "section" the second through seventh characters mean different things.
