2025 ICD-10-CM Procedure Code 0VPM4JZ
Removal of Synthetic Substitute from Epididymis and Spermatic Cord, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- ICD-10-PCS Code:
- 0VPM4JZ
- ICD-10-PCS Code for:
- Remove Synth Sub from Epididymis/Sperm Cord, Perc Endo
- Is Billable?
- Yes - Valid for Submission
- Code Navigator:
0VPM4JZ is a billable procedure code used to specify the performance of removal of synthetic substitute from epididymis and spermatic cord, percutaneous endoscopic approach. The code is valid for the year 2025 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. The procedure code involves taking out or off a device from a body part. Procedure code explanation: if a device is taken out and a similar device put in without cutting or puncturing the skin or mucous membrane, the procedure is coded to the root operation change. otherwise, the procedure for taking out a device is coded to the root operation removal drainage tube removal, cardiac pacemaker removal
0VPM4JZ PCS Table
In an PCS table each code is represented by up seven alphanumeric characters, with each character in the table respresenting different aspects of the procedure. In the table provided below, each row represents an individual character and includes information about the character's position, designation, label, and procedure notes. For this PCS table the procedure code is in the medical and surgical section and is part of the male reproductive system body system, classified under removal operation. The applicable bodypart for this procedure code is epididymis and spermatic cord.
| Position | Designation | Character | Label | Procedures Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Section | 0 | Medical and Surgical | |
| 2 | Body System | V | Male Reproductive System | |
| 3 | Operation | P | Removal | Involves: Explanation:
|
| 4 | BodyPart | M | Epididymis and Spermatic Cord | |
| 5 | Approach | 4 | Percutaneous Endoscopic | Involves: |
| 6 | Device | J | Synthetic Substitute | Includes:
|
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier | Explanation: |
Clinical Classification
Male reproductive system procedures, NEC
CCSR Code: MRS007
Clinical Domain: Male Reproductive System Procedures MRS contains 7 categories that include procedures performed on the male reproduction system, such as circumcision and prostatectomy.
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Below are the ICD-9=PCS code(s) that most closely match this ICD-10-PCS code, based on the General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs). This ICD-10-PCS to ICD-9-PCS crosswalk tool is helpful for coders who need to reference legacy diagnosis codes for audits, historical claims, or approximate code comparisons.
ICD-9-PCS Code
Code: 6392
Approximate Flag: This is an approximate match. The ICD-9-PCS code reflects a close but not exact equivalent of the ICD-10-PCS procedure.
Other ICD-10-PCS Codes Used for Removal Epididymis and Spermatic Cord
What is ICD-10-PCS?
The ICD-10 Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) is a catalog of procedural codes used by medical professionals for hospital inpatient healthcare settings. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) maintain the catalog in the U.S. releasing yearly updates. The 2025 ICD-10-PCS codes are to be used for discharges occurring from October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
Each ICD-10-PCS code has a structure of seven alphanumeric characters and contains no decimals. The first character defines the major "section". Depending on the "section" the second through seventh characters mean different things.
