Excision of Bilateral Epididymis, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic, Diagnostic
Medical and Surgical·Male Reproductive System·Table 0VB·FY 2027
Excision of Bilateral Epididymis, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic, Diagnostic corresponds to ICD-10-PCS code 0VBL8ZX, found in table 0VB, part of Section 0 (Medical and Surgical). It applies to the Male Reproductive System body system. Its root operation is Excision. The approach used is Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic.
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What the code means
Excision: root operation
Cutting out or off, without replacement, a portion of a body part
The qualifier DIAGNOSTIC is used to identify excision procedures that are biopsies
Includes: Partial nephrectomy, liver biopsy
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