0VB20ZXExcision of Left Seminal Vesicle, Open Approach, Diagnostic
- Billable / Specific Code
0VB20ZX is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Excision of Left Seminal Vesicle, 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 715, 716, 717, 718. The root operation Excision involves cutting out or off, without replacement, a portion of 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 | B | Excision |
| 4 | BodyPart | 2 | Seminal Vesicle, Left |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | X | Diagnostic |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0VB20ZX under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0VB20ZX
Is 0VB20ZX a billable code?
Yes. 0VB20ZX is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Excision of Left Seminal Vesicle, Open Approach, Diagnostic on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0VB20ZX mean?
0VB20ZX 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 B is the Operation (Excision); the 4th character 2 is the BodyPart (Seminal Vesicle, Left); 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 0VB20ZX group to?
On an inpatient stay, Excision of Left Seminal Vesicle, Open Approach, Diagnostic maps to MS-DRGs 715, 716, 717, 718, with relative weights from 1.3431 to 2.2373. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0VB20ZX?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Excision of Left Seminal Vesicle, Open Approach, Diagnostic crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 60.14. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
