0VP401ZRemoval of Radioactive Element from Prostate and Seminal Vesicles, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0VP401Z is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Removal of Radioactive Element from Prostate and Seminal Vesicles, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to MS-DRGs 715, 716, 717, 718. The root operation Removal involves taking out or off a device from a body part. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Brachytherapy.
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 | P | Removal |
| 4 | BodyPart | 4 | Prostate and Seminal Vesicles |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | 1 | Radioactive Element |
| 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:
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.
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Questions About 0VP401Z
Is 0VP401Z a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Removal of Radioactive Element from Prostate and Seminal Vesicles, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 0VP401Z 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 P is the Operation (Removal); the 4th character 4 is the BodyPart (Prostate and Seminal Vesicles); the 5th character 0 is the Approach (Open); the 6th character 1 is the Device (Radioactive Element); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 0VP401Z group to?
On an inpatient stay, Removal of Radioactive Element from Prostate and Seminal Vesicles, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 715, 716, 717, 718, with relative weights from 1.3282 to 2.2896. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0VP401Z?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Removal of Radioactive Element from Prostate and Seminal Vesicles, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 60.0 (Incision of prostate) and 60.72 (Incision of seminal vesicle). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
