0VLQ0CZOcclusion of Bilateral Vas Deferens with Extraluminal Device, Open Approach
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0VLQ0CZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Occlusion of Bilateral Vas Deferens 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 | Q | Vas Deferens, Bilateral |
| 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 bilateral vas deferens, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Occlusion, then the subterms Vas Deferens, Bilateral. The index leads to table 0VL, where the approach, device and qualifier values shown in the breakdown above complete the seven-character code 0VLQ0CZ.
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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 0VLQ0CZ
Is 0VLQ0CZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Occlusion of Bilateral Vas Deferens with Extraluminal Device, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 0VLQ0CZ 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 Q is the BodyPart (Vas Deferens, Bilateral); 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 0VLQ0CZ 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 0VLQ0CZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Occlusion of Bilateral Vas Deferens with Extraluminal Device, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 63.71 (Ligation of vas deferens). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
