0VPMX3ZRemoval of Infusion Device from Epididymis and Spermatic Cord, External Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0VPMX3Z is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Removal of Infusion Device from Epididymis and Spermatic Cord, External Approach. 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
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| 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 | X | External |
| 6 | Device | 3 | Infusion 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 0VPMX3Z
Is 0VPMX3Z a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Removal of Infusion Device from Epididymis and Spermatic Cord, External Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 0VPMX3Z 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 X is the Approach (External); 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 0VPMX3Z?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Removal of Infusion Device from Epididymis and Spermatic Cord, External Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 97.79 (Removal of other device from genital tract). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
