0VLP8DZOcclusion of Left Vas Deferens with Intraluminal Device, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
- Billable / Specific Code
0VLP8DZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Occlusion of Left Vas Deferens with Intraluminal Device, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to 8 MS-DRGs. The root operation Occlusion involves completely closing an orifice or the lumen of a tubular body part.
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 | 8 | Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic |
| 6 | Device | D | Intraluminal Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0VLP8DZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Code History
- 0VLP4DZ — Occlusion L Vas Deferens w Intralum Dev, Perc Endo
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Questions About 0VLP8DZ
Is 0VLP8DZ a billable code?
Yes. 0VLP8DZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Occlusion of Left Vas Deferens with Intraluminal Device, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0VLP8DZ mean?
0VLP8DZ 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 8 is the Approach (Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic); the 6th character D is the Device (Intraluminal Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 0VLP8DZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Occlusion of Left Vas Deferens with Intraluminal Device, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic maps to MS-DRGs 711, 712, 907, 908, 909, 957, 958, 959, with relative weights from 1.0997 to 7.6199. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0VLP8DZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Occlusion of Left Vas Deferens with Intraluminal Device, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 63.99. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
