0VM5XZZReattachment of Scrotum, External Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0VM5XZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Reattachment of Scrotum, External Approach. 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 Reattachment involves putting back in or on all or a portion of a separated body part to its normal location or other suitable location. 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 | M | Reattachment |
| 4 | BodyPart | 5 | Scrotum |
| 5 | Approach | X | External |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index
These FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entries lead to this code:
To code reattachment of the scrotum, open the FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Reattachment, then the subterm Scrotum. The entry lists 0VM5XZZ directly as a complete, billable code.
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.
Questions About 0VM5XZZ
Is 0VM5XZZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Reattachment of Scrotum, External Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What is the ICD-10-PCS code for reattachment of the scrotum?
The FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entry Reattachment, Scrotum is a direct entry for 0VM5XZZ, Reattachment of Scrotum, External Approach, billable on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0VM5XZZ 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 M is the Operation (Reattachment); the 4th character 5 is the BodyPart (Scrotum); the 5th character X is the Approach (External); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 0VM5XZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Reattachment of Scrotum, External Approach 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 0VM5XZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Reattachment of Scrotum, External Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 61.49 (Other repair of scrotum and tunica vaginalis). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
