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DiagnosesVasectomy

Vasectomy

ICD-10 Coding for Vasectomy(Z30.2)

PRIMARY SPECIALTYUrology
COMPLEXITYHigh
LAST UPDATED09/15/2025
Sam Tuffun, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist | Medical Coding & Billing Contributor

Diagnosis Overview

What is Vasectomy?
Essential facts and insights about Vasectomy

Key Clinical Considerations:

  • Absence of sperm in semen (azoospermia)
  • Post-operative pain or discomfort
  • No pregnancy in partner after 3 months

Clinical Information

Clinical Criteria & Documentation Requirements

  • Patient consent form for vasectomy
  • Pre-operative assessment notes
  • Post-operative follow-up notes

Coding Guidelines

Usage Guidelines & Examples

  • Ensure correct use of Z30.2 for sterilization procedures.
  • Common errors include using incorrect codes for post-operative visits.

Code Exclusions

Important Exclusions

  • Reversal of vasectomy (CPT 55400)
  • Other forms of male sterilization

Related ICD-10 Codes

Primary Codes
Z30.2
Encounter for sterilization
Z30.2
Vasectomy
Ancillary Codes
99070
Differential Codes
Z98.52
Z98.52
for patients with a history of sterilization, not for active procedures.

Related CPT Codes

CPT codes will be available in a future update.

Specialty Focus

Primary Specialty

Urology

Specialty Applications

  • Adult male patients seeking permanent contraception
  • Urology clinics and outpatient surgical centers

Coding Complexity

High Complexity

This diagnosis requires careful attention to:

  • Comprehensive clinical documentation
  • Accurate code selection based on clinical criteria
  • Proper exclusion considerations
  • Specialty-specific coding guidelines

Documentation

Documentation Templates

Billing Information

Billing Considerations

  • Ensure proper documentation for billing
  • Verify code specificity requirements
  • Check for any additional codes needed
  • Review payer-specific guidelines

Common Issues

  • Insufficient clinical documentation
  • Incorrect code selection
  • Missing supporting diagnoses
  • Timing and frequency documentation

Frequently Asked Questions

Documentation requirements?

Include patient consent, pre-operative assessment, and follow-up results.

Billing considerations?

Ensure correct coding for the procedure and any follow-up visits.