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ICD-10-PCS 2027 procedure code

0VWM00ZRevision of Drainage Device in Epididymis and Spermatic Cord, Open Approach

✓ Valid for 2027O.R. procedureMale only

Short description: Revise of Drain Dev in Epididymis/Sperm Cord, Open Approach

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 0VWM00Z

0VWM00Z is the ICD-10-PCS code for a revision procedure on the epididymis and spermatic cord using an open approach with drainage 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 Epididymotomy and incision of spermatic cord, the ICD-9-CM procedure titles it maps to (63.92 and 63.93).

For a different body part, codes include 0VW400Z (prostate and seminal vesicles), 0VW800Z (scrotum and tunica vaginalis), 0VWD00Z (testis), 0VWR00Z (vas deferens) and 0VWS00Z (penis).

The same procedure with a different approach is coded 0VWM30Z (percutaneous), 0VWM40Z (percutaneous endoscopic), 0VWM70Z (via natural or artificial opening), 0VWM80Z (via natural or artificial opening endoscopic) and 0VWMX0Z (external).

With a different device, use 0VWM03Z (infusion device), 0VWM07Z (autologous tissue substitute), 0VWM0CZ (extraluminal device), 0VWM0JZ (synthetic substitute), 0VWM0KZ (nonautologous tissue substitute) and 0VWM0YZ (other device).

It is an operating-room procedure in the MS-DRG logic for DRG 711 (Testes Procedures with CC/MCC) and DRG 712 (Testes Procedures without CC/MCC), under the surgical category “Testes Procedures”.

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
MEpididymis and Spermatic Cord
5. Approach
0Open

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

6. Device
0Drainage Device

Includes: Cystostomy tube; Foley catheter; Percutaneous nephrostomy catheter; Thoracostomy tube

7. Qualifier
ZNo Qualifier

Other versions of this procedure

MS-DRG v44.0 grouping

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Surgical MS-DRGs this procedure can group to, depending on the principal diagnosis's MDC.

MDC 12 · Diseases and Disorders of the Male Reproductive System · Testes Procedures

ICD-9-CM equivalent

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  • 63.92Epididymotomyapproximate
  • 63.93Incision of spermatic cordapproximate

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

Code history

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  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 0VWM00Z

Is 0VWM00Z a valid ICD-10-PCS code for 2027?

Yes. 0VWM00Z is valid for inpatient procedures from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Is 0VWM00Z an O.R. procedure?

Yes. 0VWM00Z is an O.R. procedure in MS-DRG v44.0.

What DRG does 0VWM00Z group to?

Depending on the principal diagnosis, 0VWM00Z can group to MS-DRG 711 and MS-DRG 712.

What is the ICD-9 procedure code for 0VWM00Z?

The CMS GEMs map 0VWM00Z to ICD-9-CM 63.92 (Epididymotomy) and 63.93 (Incision of spermatic cord).