0VUK8JZSupplement Left Epididymis with Synthetic Substitute, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic

  • Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-PCS 0VUK8JZ
CMS Source: FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS dataset. Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026.FacebookXLinkedInPrint

0VUK8JZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Supplement Left Epididymis with Synthetic Substitute, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to 8 MS-DRGs. The root operation Supplement involves putting in or on biological or synthetic material that physically reinforces and/or augments the function of a portion of a body part.

Code Identity

ICD-10-PCS Code
0VUK8JZ
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Supplement Left Epididymis with Synthetic Substitute, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
Parent Code
Short Description
Supplement Left Epididymis with Synthetic Substitute, Endo

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.

PositionDesignationValueMeaning
1Section0Medical and Surgical
2Body SystemVMale Reproductive System
3OperationUSupplement
4BodyPartKEpididymis, Left
5Approach8Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
6DeviceJSynthetic Substitute
7QualifierZNo Qualifier

Convert to ICD-9-PCS

Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0VUK8JZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.

63.59
Approximate match.

Code History

Replaces previously assigned code(s):
  • 0VUK4JZ — Supplement L Epididymis with Synth Sub, Perc Endo Approach

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Questions About 0VUK8JZ

Is 0VUK8JZ a billable code?

Yes. 0VUK8JZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Supplement Left Epididymis with Synthetic Substitute, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What do the characters in 0VUK8JZ mean?

0VUK8JZ 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 U is the Operation (Supplement); the 4th character K is the BodyPart (Epididymis, Left); the 5th character 8 is the Approach (Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic); the 6th character J is the Device (Synthetic Substitute); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).

What MS-DRG does 0VUK8JZ group to?

On an inpatient stay, Supplement Left Epididymis with Synthetic Substitute, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic maps to MS-DRGs 711, 712, 907, 908, 909, 957, 958, 959, with relative weights from 1.0997 to 7.6199. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.

What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0VUK8JZ?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Supplement Left Epididymis with Synthetic Substitute, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 63.59. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.