0VB60ZZExcision of Right Tunica Vaginalis, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0VB60ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Excision of Right Tunica Vaginalis, Open Approach. 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 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 | 6 | Tunica Vaginalis, Right |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0VB60ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0VB60ZZ
Is 0VB60ZZ a billable code?
Yes. 0VB60ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Excision of Right Tunica Vaginalis, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0VB60ZZ mean?
0VB60ZZ 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 6 is the BodyPart (Tunica Vaginalis, Right); the 5th character 0 is the Approach (Open); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 0VB60ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Excision of Right Tunica Vaginalis, Open Approach 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 0VB60ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Excision of Right Tunica Vaginalis, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 61.92. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
