0VT00ZZResection of Prostate, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0VT00ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Resection of Prostate, 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 Resection involves cutting out or off, without replacement, all of a body part. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Prostatectomy.
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 | T | Resection |
| 4 | BodyPart | 0 | Prostate |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | Z | No 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:
To code resection of the prostate, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Resection, then the subterm Prostate. The index leads to table 0VT, where the approach, device and qualifier values shown in the breakdown above complete the seven-character code 0VT00ZZ.
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.
Code History
- 0VT00ZE — Resection of Prostate, Open Approach, Capsule Intact
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Questions About 0VT00ZZ
Is 0VT00ZZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Resection of Prostate, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 0VT00ZZ 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 T is the Operation (Resection); the 4th character 0 is the BodyPart (Prostate); the 5th character 0 is the Approach (Open); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 0VT00ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Resection of Prostate, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 665, 666, 667, 707, 708, with relative weights from 1.1305 to 3.2515. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0VT00ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Resection of Prostate, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 60.3 (Suprapubic prostatectomy), 60.4 (Retropubic prostatectomy), and 60.69 (Other prostatectomy). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
