ICD-10-PCS code structure

Section:
  0 = Medical and Surgical

Body System:
  V = Male Reproductive System

Root Operation:
  L = Occlusion

Body Part:


See Terms used in Medical and Surgical

Select the appropriate procedure code based on the approach & device:

0VLH - Spermatic Cords, Bilateral

  • Open Approach

    Cutting through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to expose the site of the procedure

    • Extraluminal Device
      • 0VLH0CZ - Occlusion of Bi Sperm Cord with Extralum Dev, Open Approach
    • Intraluminal Device
      • 0VLH0DZ - Occlusion of Bi Sperm Cord with Intralum Dev, Open Approach
    • No Device
      • 0VLH0ZZ - Occlusion of Bilateral Spermatic Cords, Open Approach

  • Percutaneous Approach

    Entry, by puncture or minor incision, of instrumentation through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to reach the site of the procedure

    • Extraluminal Device
      • 0VLH3CZ - Occlusion of Bi Sperm Cord with Extralum Dev, Perc Approach
    • Intraluminal Device
      • 0VLH3DZ - Occlusion of Bi Sperm Cord with Intralum Dev, Perc Approach
    • No Device
      • 0VLH3ZZ - Occlusion of Bilateral Spermatic Cords, Perc Approach

  • Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

    Entry, by puncture or minor incision, of instrumentation through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to reach and visualize the site of the procedure

    • Extraluminal Device
      • 0VLH4CZ - Occlusion Bi Sperm Cord w Extralum Dev, Perc Endo
    • Intraluminal Device
      • 0VLH4DZ - Occlusion Bi Sperm Cord w Intralum Dev, Perc Endo
    • No Device
      • 0VLH4ZZ - Occlusion of Bilateral Spermatic Cords, Perc Endo Approach

  • Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic Approach

    Entry of instrumentation through a natural or artificial external opening to reach and visualize the site of the procedure

    • Extraluminal Device
      • 0VLH8CZ - Occlusion of Bi Sperm Cord with Extralum Dev, Endo
    • Intraluminal Device
      • 0VLH8DZ - Occlusion of Bi Sperm Cord with Intralum Dev, Endo
    • No Device
      • 0VLH8ZZ - Occlusion of Bilateral Spermatic Cords, Endo