ICD-10-PCS Procedure Code 0V5K8ZZ
Destruction of Left Epididymis, Endo
ICD-10-PCS Procedure Code 0V5K8ZZ
ICD-10-PCS: 0V5K8ZZ
Short Description: Destruction of Left Epididymis, Endo
Long Description: Destruction of Left Epididymis, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
This is the 2018 version of the ICD-10-PCS procedure code 0V5K8ZZ
Valid for Submission
The code 0V5K8ZZ is a billable procedure code.
Replacement Code
Replacement Code
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) has published an update to the ICD-10-PCS diagnosis codes which became effective October 1, 2018. This is a new and revised code for the FY 2019 (October 1, 2018-September 30, 2019).
This code replaces the following previously assigned ICD-10-PCS code(s) listed below:
Short Description: Destruction of Left Epididymis, Endo
Long Description: Destruction of Left Epididymis, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
This is the 2018 version of the ICD-10-PCS procedure code 0V5K8ZZ
Valid for Submission
The code 0V5K8ZZ is a billable procedure code.
Replacement Code
Replacement CodeThe Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) has published an update to the ICD-10-PCS diagnosis codes which became effective October 1, 2018. This is a new and revised code for the FY 2019 (October 1, 2018-September 30, 2019).
This code replaces the following previously assigned ICD-10-PCS code(s) listed below:
- 0V5K4ZZ - Destruction of Left Epididymis, Perc Endo Approach
ICD-10-PCS Table
| Section | 0 - Medical and Surgical | ||
| Body System | 0V - Male Reproductive System | ||
| Operation | 0V5 - Destruction | ||
| Body Part | Approach | Device | Qualifier |
| K - Epididymis, Left | 8 - Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic | Z - No Device | Z - No Qualifier |
ICD-10-PCS Definitions
| Operation | Destruction Definition: Physical eradication of all or a portion of a body part by the direct use of energy, force, or a destructive agent Explanation: None of the body part is physically taken out Includes: Fulguration of rectal polyp, cautery of skin lesion |
| Approach | Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic Definition: Entry of instrumentation through a natural or artificial external opening to reach and visualize the site of the procedure |
Code Edits
The following code edits are applicable to this code 0V5K8ZZ:
Procedures for males only - this code is intended for procedures for males only.