R
The Vas Deferens body part is identified by the character R
in the 4th position of the ICD-10-PCS procedure code.
It is contained within the Inspection 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.
Includes:
Section:
0
= Medical and Surgical
Body System:
V
= Male Reproductive System
Root Operation:
J
= Inspection
Body Part:
M
- Epididymis and Spermatic CordS
- Penis4
- Prostate and Seminal Vesicles8
- Scrotum and Tunica VaginalisD
- TestisR
- Vas DeferensSelect the appropriate procedure code based on the approach & device:
0VJR
- Vas Deferens
Cutting through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to expose the site of the procedure
0VJR0ZZ
- Inspection of Vas Deferens, Open ApproachEntry, 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
0VJR3ZZ
- Inspection of Vas Deferens, Percutaneous ApproachEntry, 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
0VJR4ZZ
- Inspection of Vas Deferens, Percutaneous Endoscopic ApproachProcedures performed directly on the skin or mucous membrane and procedures performed indirectly by the application of external force through the skin or mucous membrane
0VJRXZZ
- Inspection of Vas Deferens, External Approach