2025 ICD-10-CM Procedure Code 0VJM3ZZ

Inspection of Epididymis and Spermatic Cord, Percutaneous Approach

ICD-10-PCS Code:: 0VJM3ZZ
ICD-10-PCS Code for:: Inspection of Epididymis and Spermatic Cord, Perc Approach
Is Billable?: Yes - Valid for Submission
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0VJM3ZZ is a billable procedure code used to specify the performance of inspection of epididymis and spermatic cord, percutaneous approach. The code is valid for the year 2025 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. The procedure code involves visually and/or manually exploring a body part. Procedure code explanation: visual exploration may be performed with or without optical instrumentation. manual exploration may be performed directly or through intervening body layers diagnostic arthroscopy, exploratory laparotomy

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Clinical Classification
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0VJM3ZZ PCS Table

In an PCS table each code is represented by up seven alphanumeric characters, with each character in the table respresenting different aspects of the procedure. In the table provided below, each row represents an individual character and includes information about the character's position, designation, label, and procedure notes. For this PCS table the procedure code is in the medical and surgical section and is part of the male reproductive system body system, classified under inspection operation. The applicable bodypart for this procedure code is epididymis and spermatic cord.

Position	Designation	Character	Label	Procedures Notes
1	Section	0	Medical and Surgical
2	Body System	V	Male Reproductive System
3	Operation	J	Inspection	Involves: Visually and/or manually exploring a body part Explanation: Visual exploration may be performed with or without optical instrumentation. Manual exploration may be performed directly or through intervening body layers Includes: Diagnostic arthroscopy, exploratory laparotomy
4	BodyPart	M	Epididymis and Spermatic Cord
5	Approach	3	Percutaneous	Involves: Entry, by puncture or minor incision, of instrumentation through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to reach the site of the procedure
6	Device	Z	No Device	Explanation: The value Z is used for the sixth character to indicate that a specific device does not apply to the procedure.
7	Qualifier	Z	No Qualifier	Explanation: The value Z is used for the seventh character to indicate that a specific qualifier does not apply to the procedure.

Clinical Classification

Male reproductive system procedures, NEC

CCSR Code: MRS007

Clinical Domain: Male Reproductive System Procedures MRS contains 7 categories that include procedures performed on the male reproduction system, such as circumcision and prostatectomy.

Convert to ICD-9-PCS

Below are the ICD-9=PCS code(s) that most closely match this ICD-10-PCS code, based on the General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs). This ICD-10-PCS to ICD-9-PCS crosswalk tool is helpful for coders who need to reference legacy diagnosis codes for audits, historical claims, or approximate code comparisons.

ICD-9-PCS Code

Code: 8939

Approximate Flag: This is an approximate match. The ICD-9-PCS code reflects a close but not exact equivalent of the ICD-10-PCS procedure.

Other ICD-10-PCS Codes Used for Inspection Epididymis and Spermatic Cord

What is ICD-10-PCS?

The ICD-10 Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) is a catalog of procedural codes used by medical professionals for hospital inpatient healthcare settings. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) maintain the catalog in the U.S. releasing yearly updates. The 2025 ICD-10-PCS codes are to be used for discharges occurring from October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.

Each ICD-10-PCS code has a structure of seven alphanumeric characters and contains no decimals. The first character defines the major "section". Depending on the "section" the second through seventh characters mean different things.