0VJM0ZZInspection of Epididymis and Spermatic Cord, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0VJM0ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Inspection of Epididymis and Spermatic Cord, 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 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 | M | Epididymis and Spermatic Cord |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 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 epididymis and spermatic cord, open the FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Inspection, then the subterm Epididymis and Spermatic Cord. The index leads to table 0VJ, where the approach, device and qualifier values shown in the breakdown above complete the seven-character code 0VJM0ZZ.
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 0VJM0ZZ
Is 0VJM0ZZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Inspection of Epididymis and Spermatic Cord, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0VJM0ZZ 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 M is the BodyPart (Epididymis and Spermatic Cord); 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 0VJM0ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Inspection of Epididymis and Spermatic Cord, 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 0VJM0ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Inspection of Epididymis and Spermatic Cord, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 63.09 (Other diagnostic procedures on spermatic cord, epididymis, and vas deferens). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
