ICD-10-PCS Tabular Index · Section 0 · FY 2026 0VN

0VN Release - Male Reproductive System ICD-10-PCS

The 0VN code range contains 78 ICD-10-PCS codes for Release procedures on the male reproductive system. 77 of the codes are billable and valid for inpatient claim submission in fiscal year 2026.

✓ Built from the official CMS FY 2026 datasetEffective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026
78
Procedure Codes
77
Billable Codes
0VN
Characters 1–3
0V
Parent Body System

Root Operation Definition

Release: Freeing a body part from an abnormal physical constraint by cutting or by use of force.

ICD-10-PCS

Codes in the 0VN Range 78 codes · 77 billable

78 of 78 shown
  • 0VN Male Reproductive System, ReleaseNon-billable header
  • 0VN00ZZ Release Prostate, Open Approach
  • 0VN03ZZ Release Prostate, Percutaneous Approach
  • 0VN04ZZ Release Prostate, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
  • 0VN07ZZ Release Prostate, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
  • 0VN08ZZ Release Prostate, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
  • 0VN10ZZ Release Right Seminal Vesicle, Open Approach
  • 0VN13ZZ Release Right Seminal Vesicle, Percutaneous Approach
  • 0VN14ZZ Release Right Seminal Vesicle, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
  • 0VN20ZZ Release Left Seminal Vesicle, Open Approach
  • 0VN23ZZ Release Left Seminal Vesicle, Percutaneous Approach
  • 0VN24ZZ Release Left Seminal Vesicle, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
  • 0VN30ZZ Release Bilateral Seminal Vesicles, Open Approach
  • 0VN33ZZ Release Bilateral Seminal Vesicles, Percutaneous Approach
  • 0VN34ZZ Release Bilateral Seminal Vesicles, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
  • 0VN50ZZ Release Scrotum, Open Approach
  • 0VN53ZZ Release Scrotum, Percutaneous Approach
  • 0VN54ZZ Release Scrotum, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
  • 0VN5XZZ Release Scrotum, External Approach
  • 0VN60ZZ Release Right Tunica Vaginalis, Open Approach
  • 0VN63ZZ Release Right Tunica Vaginalis, Percutaneous Approach
  • 0VN64ZZ Release Right Tunica Vaginalis, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
  • 0VN70ZZ Release Left Tunica Vaginalis, Open Approach
  • 0VN73ZZ Release Left Tunica Vaginalis, Percutaneous Approach
  • 0VN74ZZ Release Left Tunica Vaginalis, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
  • 0VN90ZZ Release Right Testis, Open Approach
  • 0VN93ZZ Release Right Testis, Percutaneous Approach
  • 0VN94ZZ Release Right Testis, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
  • 0VNB0ZZ Release Left Testis, Open Approach
  • 0VNB3ZZ Release Left Testis, Percutaneous Approach
  • 0VNB4ZZ Release Left Testis, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
  • 0VNC0ZZ Release Bilateral Testes, Open Approach
  • 0VNC3ZZ Release Bilateral Testes, Percutaneous Approach
  • 0VNC4ZZ Release Bilateral Testes, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
  • 0VNF0ZZ Release Right Spermatic Cord, Open Approach
  • 0VNF3ZZ Release Right Spermatic Cord, Percutaneous Approach
  • 0VNF4ZZ Release Right Spermatic Cord, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
  • 0VNF8ZZ Release Right Spermatic Cord, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
  • 0VNG0ZZ Release Left Spermatic Cord, Open Approach
  • 0VNG3ZZ Release Left Spermatic Cord, Percutaneous Approach
  • 0VNG4ZZ Release Left Spermatic Cord, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
  • 0VNG8ZZ Release Left Spermatic Cord, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
  • 0VNH0ZZ Release Bilateral Spermatic Cords, Open Approach
  • 0VNH3ZZ Release Bilateral Spermatic Cords, Percutaneous Approach
  • 0VNH4ZZ Release Bilateral Spermatic Cords, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
  • 0VNH8ZZ Release Bilateral Spermatic Cords, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
  • 0VNJ0ZZ Release Right Epididymis, Open Approach
  • 0VNJ3ZZ Release Right Epididymis, Percutaneous Approach
  • 0VNJ4ZZ Release Right Epididymis, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
  • 0VNJ8ZZ Release Right Epididymis, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
  • 0VNK0ZZ Release Left Epididymis, Open Approach
  • 0VNK3ZZ Release Left Epididymis, Percutaneous Approach
  • 0VNK4ZZ Release Left Epididymis, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
  • 0VNK8ZZ Release Left Epididymis, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
  • 0VNL0ZZ Release Bilateral Epididymis, Open Approach
  • 0VNL3ZZ Release Bilateral Epididymis, Percutaneous Approach
  • 0VNL4ZZ Release Bilateral Epididymis, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
  • 0VNL8ZZ Release Bilateral Epididymis, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
  • 0VNN0ZZ Release Right Vas Deferens, Open Approach
  • 0VNN3ZZ Release Right Vas Deferens, Percutaneous Approach
  • 0VNN4ZZ Release Right Vas Deferens, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
  • 0VNN8ZZ Release Right Vas Deferens, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
  • 0VNP0ZZ Release Left Vas Deferens, Open Approach
  • 0VNP3ZZ Release Left Vas Deferens, Percutaneous Approach
  • 0VNP4ZZ Release Left Vas Deferens, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
  • 0VNP8ZZ Release Left Vas Deferens, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
  • 0VNQ0ZZ Release Bilateral Vas Deferens, Open Approach
  • 0VNQ3ZZ Release Bilateral Vas Deferens, Percutaneous Approach
  • 0VNQ4ZZ Release Bilateral Vas Deferens, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
  • 0VNQ8ZZ Release Bilateral Vas Deferens, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
  • 0VNS0ZZ Release Penis, Open Approach
  • 0VNS3ZZ Release Penis, Percutaneous Approach
  • 0VNS4ZZ Release Penis, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
  • 0VNSXZZ Release Penis, External Approach
  • 0VNT0ZZ Release Prepuce, Open Approach
  • 0VNT3ZZ Release Prepuce, Percutaneous Approach
  • 0VNT4ZZ Release Prepuce, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
  • 0VNTXZZ Release Prepuce, External Approach

About the 0VN Code Range

The ICD-10-PCS root operation Release (code 0VN) refers to freeing a body part from abnormal constriction to restore normal function. In the Medical and Surgical section, this operation specifically applies to the Male Reproductive System, where tissues may be restricted due to adhesions, scar tissue, or other conditions.

This root operation includes various procedures releasing structures such as the Prostate (0VN00ZZ for open approach, 0VN04ZZ for percutaneous endoscopic), Seminal Vesicles, Scrotum, Tunica Vaginalis, Testis, Spermatic Cord, Epididymis, Vas Deferens, Penis, and Prepuce. Approaches vary widely from Open, Percutaneous, Percutaneous Endoscopic to External or via Natural or Artificial Openings. These distinct codes provide precise documentation for procedures aimed at removing restriction and improving physiological function within the male reproductive organs.

Questions About This Page

How many billable codes are in the 0VN range?

Of the 78 codes in this range, 77 are billable and valid for inpatient claim submission from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. Table header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.

What does the 0VN range classify?

The range classifies Release procedures, freeing a body part from an abnormal physical constraint by cutting or by use of force, performed on the male reproductive system. Each code adds the body part, approach, device, and qualifier in characters four through seven, and links to its own reference page.

Related References

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Source: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS order file and code tables, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.