0VPM70ZRemoval of Drainage Device from Epididymis and Spermatic Cord, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
- Billable / Specific Code
0VPM70Z is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Removal of Drainage Device from Epididymis and Spermatic Cord, Via Natural or Artificial Opening. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027). 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 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 | P | Removal |
| 4 | BodyPart | M | Epididymis and Spermatic Cord |
| 5 | Approach | 7 | Via Natural or Artificial Opening |
| 6 | Device | 0 | Drainage Device |
| 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 0VPM70Z
Is 0VPM70Z a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Removal of Drainage Device from Epididymis and Spermatic Cord, Via Natural or Artificial Opening on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 0VPM70Z 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 M is the BodyPart (Epididymis and Spermatic Cord); the 5th character 7 is the Approach (Via Natural or Artificial Opening); the 6th character 0 is the Device (Drainage Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0VPM70Z?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Removal of Drainage Device from Epididymis and Spermatic Cord, Via Natural or Artificial Opening crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 63.92 (Epididymotomy). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
