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ICD-10-PCS 2027 procedure code

0VW873ZRevision of Infusion Device in Scrotum and Tunica Vaginalis, Via Natural or Artificial Opening

✓ Valid for 2027Male only

Short description: Revision of Infusion Device in Scrotum & Tunica, Via Opening

Code unchanged since ICD-10-PCS took effect on October 1, 2015. Source: official FY2027 ICD-10-PCS release from CMS. Page updated September 29, 2026. About our data

About 0VW873Z

0VW873Z is the ICD-10-PCS code for a revision procedure on the scrotum and tunica vaginalis using a via natural or artificial opening approach with infusion device. In ICD-10-PCS, revision means correcting, to the extent possible, a portion of a malfunctioning device or the position of a displaced device.

In plain terms, this corresponds to incision and drainage of scrotum and tunica vaginalis, the ICD-9-CM procedure title it maps to (61.0).

For a different body part, codes include 0VW473Z (prostate and seminal vesicles), 0VWD73Z (testis), 0VWM73Z (epididymis and spermatic cord), 0VWR73Z (vas deferens) and 0VWS73Z (penis).

The same procedure with a different approach is coded 0VW803Z (open), 0VW833Z (percutaneous), 0VW843Z (percutaneous endoscopic), 0VW883Z (via natural or artificial opening endoscopic) and 0VW8X3Z (external).

With a different device, use 0VW870Z (drainage device), 0VW877Z (autologous tissue substitute), 0VW87JZ (synthetic substitute), 0VW87KZ (nonautologous tissue substitute) and 0VW87YZ (other device).

It doesn't appear in the MS-DRG procedure index, so on its own it doesn't change the DRG assignment.

It has been valid since ICD-10-PCS took effect on October 1, 2015.

What each character means

1. Section
0Medical and Surgical
2. Body System
VMale Reproductive System
3. Operation
WRevision

Correcting, to the extent possible, a portion of a malfunctioning device or the position of a displaced device

Revision can include correcting a malfunctioning or displaced device by taking out or putting in components of the device such as a screw or pin

Includes: Adjustment of position of pacemaker lead, recementing of hip prosthesis

4. Body Part
8Scrotum and Tunica Vaginalis
5. Approach
7Via Natural or Artificial Opening

Entry of instrumentation through a natural or artificial external opening to reach the site of the procedure

6. Device
3Infusion Device

Includes: Ascenda Intrathecal Catheter; InDura, intrathecal catheter (1P) (spinal); Non-tunneled central venous catheter; Peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC); Tunneled spinal (intrathecal) catheter

7. Qualifier
ZNo Qualifier

Other versions of this procedure

ICD-9-CM equivalent

Converter →
  • 61.0Incision and drainage of scrotum and tunica vaginalisapproximate

From the CMS 2018 General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), the final GEMs release.

Code history

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  9. 2024
  10. 2025
  11. 2026
  12. 2027
  • FY2016 (effective 10/1/2015): Added (first year of ICD-10-CM)
  • No changes since FY2016.

Common questions about 0VW873Z

Is 0VW873Z a valid ICD-10-PCS code for 2027?

Yes. 0VW873Z is valid for inpatient procedures from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

What is the ICD-9 procedure code for 0VW873Z?

The CMS GEMs map 0VW873Z to ICD-9-CM 61.0 (Incision and drainage of scrotum and tunica vaginalis).