0VC50ZZExtirpation of Matter from Scrotum, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0VC50ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Extirpation of Matter from Scrotum, Open Approach. 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 Extirpation involves taking or cutting out solid matter 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 | C | Extirpation |
| 4 | BodyPart | 5 | Scrotum |
| 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 0VC50ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0VC50ZZ
Is 0VC50ZZ a billable code?
Yes. 0VC50ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Extirpation of Matter from Scrotum, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0VC50ZZ mean?
0VC50ZZ 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 C is the Operation (Extirpation); the 4th character 5 is the BodyPart (Scrotum); 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 0VC50ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Extirpation of Matter from Scrotum, Open Approach 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 0VC50ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Extirpation of Matter from Scrotum, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 61.0. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
