0VLQ8CZOcclusion of Bilateral Vas Deferens with Extraluminal Device, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
- Billable / Specific Code
0VLQ8CZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Occlusion of Bilateral Vas Deferens with Extraluminal Device, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic. 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.
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 | 8 | Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic |
| 6 | Device | C | Extraluminal Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0VLQ8CZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Code History
- 0VLQ4CZ — Occlusion Bi Vas Deferens w Extralum Dev, Perc Endo
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Questions About 0VLQ8CZ
Is 0VLQ8CZ a billable code?
Yes. 0VLQ8CZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Occlusion of Bilateral Vas Deferens with Extraluminal Device, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0VLQ8CZ mean?
0VLQ8CZ 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 8 is the Approach (Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic); the 6th character C is the Device (Extraluminal Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0VLQ8CZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Occlusion of Bilateral Vas Deferens with Extraluminal Device, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 63.71. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
