0VLP4DZOcclusion of Left Vas Deferens with Intraluminal Device, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0VLP4DZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Occlusion of Left Vas Deferens with Intraluminal Device, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to 8 MS-DRGs. The root operation Occlusion involves completely closing an orifice or the lumen of a tubular 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 | L | Occlusion |
| 4 | BodyPart | P | Vas Deferens, Left |
| 5 | Approach | 4 | Percutaneous Endoscopic |
| 6 | Device | D | Intraluminal 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 vas deferens, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Occlusion, then the subterms Vas Deferens, Left. The index leads to table 0VL, where the approach, device and qualifier values shown in the breakdown above complete the seven-character code 0VLP4DZ.
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.
Code History
- 0VLP8DZ — Occlusion of Left Vas Deferens with Intralum Dev, Endo
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Questions About 0VLP4DZ
Is 0VLP4DZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Occlusion of Left Vas Deferens with Intraluminal Device, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 0VLP4DZ 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 P is the BodyPart (Vas Deferens, Left); the 5th character 4 is the Approach (Percutaneous Endoscopic); the 6th character D is the Device (Intraluminal Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 0VLP4DZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Occlusion of Left Vas Deferens with Intraluminal Device, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach maps to MS-DRGs 711, 712, 907, 908, 909, 957, 958, 959, with relative weights from 1.0808 to 7.5502. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0VLP4DZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Occlusion of Left Vas Deferens with Intraluminal Device, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 63.99 (Other operations on spermatic card, epididymis, and vas deferens). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
