0V9C0ZXDrainage of Bilateral Testes, Open Approach, Diagnostic
- Billable / Specific Code
0V9C0ZX is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Drainage of Bilateral Testes, Open Approach, Diagnostic. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRGs 711, 712. The root operation Drainage involves taking or letting out fluids and/or gases from a body part.
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 | 9 | Drainage |
| 4 | BodyPart | C | Testes, Bilateral |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | X | Diagnostic |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0V9C0ZX under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0V9C0ZX
Is 0V9C0ZX a billable code?
Yes. 0V9C0ZX is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Drainage of Bilateral Testes, Open Approach, Diagnostic on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0V9C0ZX mean?
0V9C0ZX 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 9 is the Operation (Drainage); the 4th character C is the BodyPart (Testes, Bilateral); the 5th character 0 is the Approach (Open); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character X is the Qualifier (Diagnostic).
What MS-DRG does 0V9C0ZX group to?
On an inpatient stay, Drainage of Bilateral Testes, Open Approach, Diagnostic maps to MS-DRGs 711, 712, with relative weights from 1.0997 to 2.0838. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0V9C0ZX?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Drainage of Bilateral Testes, Open Approach, Diagnostic crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 62.12. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
