ICD-10-PCS Root Operation `1`
Medical and Surgical, Male Reproductive System, Bypass

The Bypass root operation is identified by the character code 1 in the 3^rd position of the procedure code. It is defined as Altering the route of passage of the contents of a tubular body part. Rerouting contents of a body part to a downstream area of the normal route, to a similar route and body part, or to an abnormal route and dissimilar body part. Includes one or more anastomoses, with or without the use of a device.

Includes:

Coronary artery bypass, colostomy formation

ICD-10-PCS code structure

Section:
0 = Medical and Surgical

Body System:
V = Male Reproductive System

Root Operation:

1 - Bypass
2 - Change
5 - Destruction
7 - Dilation
9 - Drainage
B - Excision
C - Extirpation
H - Insertion
J - Inspection
L - Occlusion
M - Reattachment
N - Release
P - Removal
Q - Repair
R - Replacement
S - Reposition
T - Resection
W - Revision
U - Supplement
X - Transfer
Y - Transplantation

See Terms used in Medical and Surgical

The 4^th character refers to the body part or body region.

Bypass

Altering the route of passage of the contents of a tubular body part

0V1Q - Vas Deferens, Bilateral
Includes:
- Ductus deferens
- Ejaculatory duct
0V1P - Vas Deferens, Left
Includes:
- Ductus deferens
- Ejaculatory duct
0V1N - Vas Deferens, Right
Includes:
- Ductus deferens
- Ejaculatory duct