Vasectomy is minor surgery to block sperm from reaching the semen that is ejaculated from the penis. Semen still exists, but it has no sperm in it. After a vasectomy the testes still make sperm, but they are soaked up by the body. Each year, more than 500,000 men in the U.S. choose vasectomy for birth control.

What is a vasectomy classified as?

Vasectomy as a Sterilization Method

A vasectomy, also known as male sterilization, is considered to be a permanent birth control method.

How do you code a vasectomy?

Z98. 52 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.