0VJ43ZZInspection of Prostate and Seminal Vesicles, Percutaneous Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0VJ43ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Inspection of Prostate and Seminal Vesicles, Percutaneous Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027). The root operation Inspection involves visually and/or manually exploring a body part. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Prostate and seminal vesicle procedures (excluding prostatectomy).
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 | 3 | Percutaneous |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index
These FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entries lead to this code:
To code inspection of the prostate and seminal vesicles, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Inspection, then the subterm Prostate and Seminal Vesicles. The index leads to table 0VJ, where the approach, device and qualifier values shown in the breakdown above complete the seven-character code 0VJ43ZZ.
Clinical Classification (CCSR)
AHRQ groups this procedure code into these clinical categories.
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for this code under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0VJ43ZZ
Is 0VJ43ZZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Inspection of Prostate and Seminal Vesicles, Percutaneous Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 0VJ43ZZ mean?
The code 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 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 0VJ43ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Inspection of Prostate and Seminal Vesicles, Percutaneous Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 60.18 (Other diagnostic procedures on prostate and periprostatic tissue) and 60.19 (Other diagnostic procedures on seminal vesicles). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
