ICD-10-PCS 2027 procedure code
0VWM40ZRevision of Drainage Device in Epididymis and Spermatic Cord, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
Short description: Revise Drain Dev in Epididymis/Sperm Cord, Perc Endo
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 0VWM40Z
0VWM40Z is the ICD-10-PCS code for a revision procedure on the epididymis and spermatic cord using a percutaneous endoscopic 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 0VW440Z (prostate and seminal vesicles), 0VW840Z (scrotum and tunica vaginalis), 0VWD40Z (testis), 0VWR40Z (vas deferens) and 0VWS40Z (penis).
The same procedure with a different approach is coded 0VWM00Z (open), 0VWM30Z (percutaneous), 0VWM70Z (via natural or artificial opening), 0VWM80Z (via natural or artificial opening endoscopic) and 0VWMX0Z (external).
With a different device, use 0VWM43Z (infusion device), 0VWM47Z (autologous tissue substitute), 0VWM4CZ (extraluminal device), 0VWM4JZ (synthetic substitute), 0VWM4KZ (nonautologous tissue substitute) and 0VWM4YZ (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
- 4Percutaneous Endoscopic
Entry, 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
- 6. Device
- 0Drainage Device
Includes: Cystostomy tube; Foley catheter; Percutaneous nephrostomy catheter; Thoracostomy tube
- 7. Qualifier
- ZNo Qualifier
Other versions of this procedure
Different body part
Different approach
MS-DRG v44.0 grouping
All DRGs →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
Converter →From the CMS 2018 General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), the final GEMs release.
Code history
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- FY2016 (effective 10/1/2015): Added (first year of ICD-10-CM)
- No changes since FY2016.
Common questions about 0VWM40Z
Is 0VWM40Z a valid ICD-10-PCS code for 2027?
- Yes. 0VWM40Z is valid for inpatient procedures from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
Is 0VWM40Z an O.R. procedure?
- Yes. 0VWM40Z is an O.R. procedure in MS-DRG v44.0.
What DRG does 0VWM40Z group to?
- Depending on the principal diagnosis, 0VWM40Z can group to MS-DRG 711 and MS-DRG 712.
What is the ICD-9 procedure code for 0VWM40Z?
- The CMS GEMs map 0VWM40Z to ICD-9-CM 63.92 (Epididymotomy) and 63.93 (Incision of spermatic cord).