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ICD-10-PCS 2027 procedure code

0VJ44ZZInspection of Prostate and Seminal Vesicles, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

✓ Valid for 2027O.R. procedureMale only

Short description: Inspection of Prostate/Seminal Ves, Perc Endo 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 0VJ44ZZ

0VJ44ZZ is the ICD-10-PCS code for a inspection procedure on the prostate and seminal vesicles using a percutaneous endoscopic approach. In ICD-10-PCS, inspection means visually and/or manually exploring a body part.

In plain terms, this corresponds to other diagnostic procedures on prostate and periprostatic tissue and other diagnostic procedures on seminal vesicles, the ICD-9-CM procedure titles it maps to (60.18 and 60.19).

For a different body part, codes include 0VJ84ZZ (scrotum and tunica vaginalis), 0VJD4ZZ (testis), 0VJM4ZZ (epididymis and spermatic cord), 0VJR4ZZ (vas deferens) and 0VJS4ZZ (penis).

The same procedure with a different approach is coded 0VJ40ZZ (open), 0VJ43ZZ (percutaneous) and 0VJ4XZZ (external).

It is an operating-room procedure in the MS-DRG logic for DRG 715 (Male Reproductive System and Other O.R. Procedures for Malignancy with CC/MCC), DRG 716 (Male Reproductive System and Other O.R. Procedures for Malignancy without CC/MCC), DRG 717 (Other Male Reproductive System O.R. Procedures with CC/MCC) and DRG 718 (Other Male Reproductive System O.R. Procedures without CC/MCC), under the surgical categories “” and “Other Male Reproductive System O.R. 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
JInspection

Visually and/or manually exploring a body part

Visual exploration may be performed with or without optical instrumentation. Manual exploration may be performed directly or through intervening body layers

Includes: Diagnostic arthroscopy, exploratory laparotomy

4. Body Part
4Prostate and Seminal Vesicles
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
ZNo Device
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 · Other Male Reproductive System O.R. Procedures

ICD-9-CM equivalent

Converter →
  • 60.18Other diagnostic procedures on prostate and periprostatic tissueapproximate
  • 60.19Other diagnostic procedures on seminal vesiclesapproximate

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

Code history

  1. 2016
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  5. 2020
  6. 2021
  7. 2022
  8. 2023
  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 0VJ44ZZ

Is 0VJ44ZZ a valid ICD-10-PCS code for 2027?

Yes. 0VJ44ZZ is valid for inpatient procedures from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Is 0VJ44ZZ an O.R. procedure?

Yes. 0VJ44ZZ is an O.R. procedure in MS-DRG v44.0.

What DRG does 0VJ44ZZ group to?

Depending on the principal diagnosis, 0VJ44ZZ can group to MS-DRG 715, MS-DRG 716, MS-DRG 717 and MS-DRG 718.

What is the ICD-9 procedure code for 0VJ44ZZ?

The CMS GEMs map 0VJ44ZZ to ICD-9-CM 60.18 (Other diagnostic procedures on prostate and periprostatic tissue) and 60.19 (Other diagnostic procedures on seminal vesicles).