0VPM0YZRemoval of Other Device from Epididymis and Spermatic Cord, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0VPM0YZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Removal of Other Device from Epididymis and Spermatic Cord, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRGs 711, 712. The root operation Removal involves taking out or off a device from a 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 | P | Removal |
| 4 | BodyPart | M | Epididymis and Spermatic Cord |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | Y | Other Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0VPM0YZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0VPM0YZ
Is 0VPM0YZ a billable code?
Yes. 0VPM0YZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Removal of Other Device from Epididymis and Spermatic Cord, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0VPM0YZ mean?
0VPM0YZ 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 M is the BodyPart (Epididymis and Spermatic Cord); the 5th character 0 is the Approach (Open); the 6th character Y is the Device (Other Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 0VPM0YZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Removal of Other Device from Epididymis and Spermatic Cord, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 711, 712, with relative weights from 1.0997 to 2.0838. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0VPM0YZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Removal of Other Device from Epididymis and Spermatic Cord, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 63.92 and 63.93. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
