0VLH0DZOcclusion of Bilateral Spermatic Cords with Intraluminal Device, Open Approach

Medical and Surgical›Male Reproductive System›Occlusion
ICD-10-PCS 0VLH0DZ
CMS Source: FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS dataset. Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026.FacebookXLinkedInPrint

0VLH0DZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Occlusion of Bilateral Spermatic Cords with Intraluminal Device, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). 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.

Code Identity

ICD-10-PCS Code
0VLH0DZ
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Occlusion of Bilateral Spermatic Cords with Intraluminal Device, Open Approach
Short Description
Occlusion of Bi Sperm Cord with Intralum Dev, Open Approach
Parent Code
0VL
Medicare Coverage
Coverage alert — see Code Edits

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.

PositionDesignationValueMeaning
1Section0Medical and Surgical
2Body SystemVMale Reproductive System
3OperationLOcclusion
4BodyPartHSpermatic Cords, Bilateral
5Approach0Open
6DeviceDIntraluminal Device
7QualifierZNo Qualifier

Medicare Code Edits

Medicare Code Editor checks that affect claim validity for 0VLH0DZ.

Non-covered Procedure Codes Sterilization
The procedure codes shown below are identified as non-covered procedures only when ICD-10-CM diagnosis code Z30.2 (Encounter for sterilization) is listed as the principal diagnosis or secondary diagnosis.

Convert to ICD-9-PCS

Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0VLH0DZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.

63.72
Approximate match.

Similar Procedure Codes

Questions About 0VLH0DZ

Is 0VLH0DZ a billable code?

Yes. 0VLH0DZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Occlusion of Bilateral Spermatic Cords with Intraluminal Device, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What do the characters in 0VLH0DZ mean?

0VLH0DZ 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 H is the BodyPart (Spermatic Cords, Bilateral); the 5th character 0 is the Approach (Open); the 6th character D is the Device (Intraluminal Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).

Is 0VLH0DZ covered by Medicare?

Not always. The Medicare Code Editor flags 0VLH0DZ 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 0VLH0DZ?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Occlusion of Bilateral Spermatic Cords with Intraluminal Device, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 63.72. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.