3
The Seminal Vesicles, Bilateral body part is identified by the character 3 in the 4th position of the ICD-10-PCS procedure code.
It is contained within the Excision root operation of the Male Reproductive System body system
under the Medical and Surgical section. The 4the position refers to the body part or body region when applicable.
Section:
0 = Medical and Surgical
Body System:
V = Male Reproductive System
Root Operation:
B = Excision
Body Part:
L - Epididymis, BilateralK - Epididymis, LeftJ - Epididymis, RightS - PenisT - Prepuce0 - Prostate5 - Scrotum2 - Seminal Vesicle, Left1 - Seminal Vesicle, Right3 - Seminal Vesicles, BilateralG - Spermatic Cord, LeftF - Spermatic Cord, RightH - Spermatic Cords, BilateralC - Testes, BilateralB - Testis, Left9 - Testis, Right7 - Tunica Vaginalis, Left6 - Tunica Vaginalis, RightQ - Vas Deferens, BilateralP - Vas Deferens, LeftN - Vas Deferens, RightSelect the appropriate procedure code based on the approach & device:
0VB3 - Seminal Vesicles, Bilateral
Cutting through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to expose the site of the procedure
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
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