0VRC0JZReplacement of Bilateral Testes with Synthetic Substitute, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0VRC0JZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Replacement of Bilateral Testes with Synthetic Substitute, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to 5 MS-DRGs. The root operation Replacement involves putting in or on biological or synthetic material that physically takes the place and/or function of all or a portion of 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 | R | Replacement |
| 4 | BodyPart | C | Testes, Bilateral |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | J | Synthetic Substitute |
| 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:
To code replacement of the bilateral testis, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Replacement, then the subterms Testis, Bilateral. The entry lists 0VRC0JZ directly as a complete, billable 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 0VRC0JZ
Is 0VRC0JZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Replacement of Bilateral Testes with Synthetic Substitute, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What is the ICD-10-PCS code for replacement of the bilateral testis?
The FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entry Replacement, Testis, Bilateral is a direct entry for 0VRC0JZ, Replacement of Bilateral Testes with Synthetic Substitute, Open Approach, billable on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 0VRC0JZ 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 R is the Operation (Replacement); the 4th character C is the BodyPart (Testes, Bilateral); the 5th character 0 is the Approach (Open); the 6th character J is the Device (Synthetic Substitute); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 0VRC0JZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Replacement of Bilateral Testes with Synthetic Substitute, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 628, 629, 630, 711, 712, with relative weights from 1.0808 to 3.7023. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0VRC0JZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Replacement of Bilateral Testes with Synthetic Substitute, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 62.7 (Insertion of testicular prosthesis). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
