0VPM73ZRemoval of Infusion Device from Epididymis and Spermatic Cord, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
- Billable / Specific Code
0VPM73Z is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Removal of Infusion Device from Epididymis and Spermatic Cord, Via Natural or Artificial Opening. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). 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 | 7 | Via Natural or Artificial Opening |
| 6 | Device | 3 | Infusion Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0VPM73Z under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0VPM73Z
Is 0VPM73Z a billable code?
Yes. 0VPM73Z is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Removal of Infusion Device from Epididymis and Spermatic Cord, Via Natural or Artificial Opening on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0VPM73Z mean?
0VPM73Z 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 3 is the Device (Infusion Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0VPM73Z?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Removal of Infusion Device from Epididymis and Spermatic Cord, Via Natural or Artificial Opening crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 97.79. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
