0V5Q4ZZDestruction of Bilateral Vas Deferens, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
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0V5Q4ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Destruction of Bilateral Vas Deferens, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). The root operation Destruction involves physical eradication of all or a portion of a body part by the direct use of energy, force, or a destructive agent. Medicare may not cover this procedure when diagnosis Z30.2 is on the claim.
Code Identity
PCS Table Breakdown
Each ICD-10-PCS code is built from seven characters, each an axis of the procedure. Hover or tap the icons for the official CMS definitions.
| Position | Designation | Value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Section | 0 | Medical and Surgical |
| 2 | Body System | V | Male Reproductive System |
| 3 | Operation | 5 | Destruction |
| 4 | BodyPart | Q | Vas Deferens, Bilateral |
| 5 | Approach | 4 | Percutaneous Endoscopic |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Medicare Code Edits
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Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0V5Q4ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Code History
- 0V5Q8ZZ — Destruction of Bilateral Vas Deferens, Endo
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Questions About 0V5Q4ZZ
Is 0V5Q4ZZ a billable code?
Yes. 0V5Q4ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Destruction of Bilateral Vas Deferens, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0V5Q4ZZ mean?
0V5Q4ZZ breaks down character by character: the 1st character 0 is the Section (Medical and Surgical); the 2nd character V is the Body System (Male Reproductive System); the 3rd character 5 is the Operation (Destruction); the 4th character Q is the BodyPart (Vas Deferens, Bilateral); the 5th character 4 is the Approach (Percutaneous Endoscopic); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
Is 0V5Q4ZZ covered by Medicare?
Not always. The Medicare Code Editor flags 0V5Q4ZZ as non-covered when diagnosis Z30.2 is reported as the principal or secondary diagnosis, since the procedure is then considered elective. Coverage otherwise follows standard rules.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0V5Q4ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Destruction of Bilateral Vas Deferens, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 63.73. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
