0VB53ZZExcision of Scrotum, Percutaneous Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0VB53ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Excision of Scrotum, Percutaneous Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). 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 | 5 | Scrotum |
| 5 | Approach | 3 | Percutaneous |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0VB53ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0VB53ZZ
Is 0VB53ZZ a billable code?
Yes. 0VB53ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Excision of Scrotum, Percutaneous Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0VB53ZZ mean?
0VB53ZZ 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 5 is the BodyPart (Scrotum); the 5th character 3 is the Approach (Percutaneous); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0VB53ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Excision of Scrotum, Percutaneous Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 61.3. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
