Creation of Vagina in Male Perineum with Synthetic Substitute, Open Approach
Medical and Surgical·Anatomical Regions, General·Table 0W4·FY 2027
Creation of Vagina in Male Perineum with Synthetic Substitute, Open Approach corresponds to ICD-10-PCS code 0W4M0J0, found in table 0W4, part of Section 0 (Medical and Surgical). It applies to the Anatomical Regions, General body system. Its root operation is Creation. The approach used is Open.
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What the code means
Creation: root operation
Putting in or on biological or synthetic material to form a new body part that to the extent possible replicates the anatomic structure or function of an absent body part
Used for gender reassignment surgery and corrective procedures in individuals with congenital anomalies
Includes: Creation of vagina in a male, creation of right and left atrioventricular valve from common atrioventricular valve
Open: approach
Cutting through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to expose the site of the procedure