0VJ40ZZInspection of Prostate and Seminal Vesicles, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0VJ40ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Inspection of Prostate and Seminal Vesicles, 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 Inspection involves visually and/or manually exploring 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 | J | Inspection |
| 4 | BodyPart | 4 | Prostate and Seminal Vesicles |
| 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 0VJ40ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0VJ40ZZ
Is 0VJ40ZZ a billable code?
Yes. 0VJ40ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Inspection of Prostate and Seminal Vesicles, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0VJ40ZZ mean?
0VJ40ZZ 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 J is the Operation (Inspection); the 4th character 4 is the BodyPart (Prostate and Seminal Vesicles); 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 0VJ40ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Inspection of Prostate and Seminal Vesicles, 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 0VJ40ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Inspection of Prostate and Seminal Vesicles, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 60.18 and 60.19. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
