ICD-10-PCS 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 2019 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 2019 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:
- 0V5K4ZZ - Destruction of Left Epididymis, Perc Endo Approach
ICD-10-PCS Details
| Code | Designation | Label | Definition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Section | Medical and Surgical | |
| V | Body System | Male Reproductive System | |
| 5 | Operation | Destruction | Fulguration of rectal polyp, cautery of skin lesion |
| K | Body Part | Epididymis, Left | |
| 8 | Approach | Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic | Entry of instrumentation through a natural or artificial external opening to reach and visualize the site of the procedure |
| Z | Device | No Device | |
| Z | Qualifier | No Qualifier |
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.