ICD-10-PCS code structure

Section:
  0 = Medical and Surgical

Body System:
  V = Male Reproductive System

Root Operation:
  J = Inspection

Body Part:


See Terms used in Medical and Surgical

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

0VJM - Epididymis and Spermatic Cord

  • Open Approach

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

    • No Device
      • 0VJM0ZZ - Inspection of Epididymis and Spermatic Cord, 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

    • No Device
      • 0VJM3ZZ - Inspection of Epididymis and Spermatic Cord, 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

    • No Device
      • 0VJM4ZZ - Inspection of Epididymis/Sperm Cord, Perc Endo Approach

  • External Approach

    Procedures performed directly on the skin or mucous membrane and procedures performed indirectly by the application of external force through the skin or mucous membrane

    • No Device
      • 0VJMXZZ - Inspection of Epididymis and Spermatic Cord, Extern Approach