0VJ8XZZInspection of Scrotum and Tunica Vaginalis, External Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0VJ8XZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Inspection of Scrotum and Tunica Vaginalis, External Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). The root operation Inspection involves visually and/or manually exploring a body part. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Male reproductive system procedures, NEC.
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 | 8 | Scrotum and Tunica Vaginalis |
| 5 | Approach | X | External |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index
These FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entries lead to this code:
To code inspection of the scrotum and tunica vaginalis, open the FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Inspection, then the subterm Scrotum and Tunica Vaginalis. The index leads to table 0VJ, where the approach, device and qualifier values shown in the breakdown above complete the seven-character code 0VJ8XZZ.
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 0VJ8XZZ
Is 0VJ8XZZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Inspection of Scrotum and Tunica Vaginalis, External Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0VJ8XZZ 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 8 is the BodyPart (Scrotum and Tunica Vaginalis); the 5th character X is the Approach (External); 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 0VJ8XZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Inspection of Scrotum and Tunica Vaginalis, External Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 89.39 (Other nonoperative measurements and examinations). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
