0VLG0CZOcclusion of Left Spermatic Cord with Extraluminal Device, Open Approach
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0VLG0CZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Occlusion of Left Spermatic Cord with Extraluminal Device, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027). The root operation Occlusion involves completely closing an orifice or the lumen of a tubular body part. Medicare may not cover this procedure when diagnosis Z30.2 is on the claim. 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 | L | Occlusion |
| 4 | BodyPart | G | Spermatic Cord, Left |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | C | Extraluminal 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 occlusion of the left cord, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Occlusion, then the subterms Cord, Left. The index leads to table 0VL, where the approach, device and qualifier values shown in the breakdown above complete the seven-character code 0VLG0CZ.
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Clinical Classification (CCSR)
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Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for this code under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0VLG0CZ
Is 0VLG0CZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Occlusion of Left Spermatic Cord with Extraluminal Device, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 0VLG0CZ 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 L is the Operation (Occlusion); the 4th character G is the BodyPart (Spermatic Cord, Left); the 5th character 0 is the Approach (Open); the 6th character C is the Device (Extraluminal Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
Is 0VLG0CZ covered by Medicare?
Not always. The Medicare Code Editor flags this code as non-covered when diagnosis Z30.2 is reported as the principal or secondary diagnosis, since the procedure is then considered elective. Coverage otherwise follows standard rules.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0VLG0CZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Occlusion of Left Spermatic Cord with Extraluminal Device, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 63.72 (Ligation of spermatic cord). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
