0V5TXZZDestruction of Prepuce, External Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0V5TXZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Destruction of Prepuce, External Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to 5 MS-DRGs. 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.
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 | T | Prepuce |
| 5 | Approach | X | External |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0V5TXZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0V5TXZZ
Is 0V5TXZZ a billable code?
Yes. 0V5TXZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Destruction of Prepuce, External Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0V5TXZZ mean?
0V5TXZZ 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 T is the BodyPart (Prepuce); the 5th character X is the Approach (External); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 0V5TXZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Destruction of Prepuce, External Approach maps to MS-DRGs 579, 580, 581, 709, 710, with relative weights from 1.4012 to 3.2385. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0V5TXZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Destruction of Prepuce, External Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 64.2. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
