00J04ZZInspection of Brain, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
00J04ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Inspection of Brain, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to 17 MS-DRGs. The root operation Inspection involves visually and/or manually exploring a body part. The Alphabetic Index lists this code under Ventriculoscopy. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Minimally invasive CNS biopsy.
Code Identity
PCS Table Breakdown
Each ICD-10-PCS code is built from seven characters, each an axis of the procedure. Hover or tap the icons for the official CMS definitions.
| Position | Designation | Value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Section | 0 | Medical and Surgical |
| 2 | Body System | 0 | Central Nervous System and Cranial Nerves |
| 3 | Operation | J | Inspection |
| 4 | BodyPart | 0 | Brain |
| 5 | Approach | 4 | Percutaneous Endoscopic |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index
The FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index refers to 00J04ZZ as Ventriculoscopy. These index entries lead to this code:
To code ventriculoscopy, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Ventriculoscopy. The entry lists 00J04ZZ directly as a complete, billable code.
Clinical Classification (CCSR)
AHRQ groups this procedure code into these clinical categories.
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for this code under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 00J04ZZ
Is 00J04ZZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Inspection of Brain, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What is the ICD-10-PCS code for ventriculoscopy?
The ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index lists Ventriculoscopy under code 00J04ZZ, Inspection of Brain, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach, billable on inpatient claims in fiscal year 2027.
What do the characters in 00J04ZZ mean?
The code breaks down character by character: the 1st character 0 is the Section (Medical and Surgical); the 2nd character 0 is the Body System (Central Nervous System and Cranial Nerves); the 3rd character J is the Operation (Inspection); the 4th character 0 is the BodyPart (Brain); the 5th character 4 is the Approach (Percutaneous Endoscopic); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 00J04ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Inspection of Brain, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach maps to MS-DRGs 023, 024, 025, 026, 027, 820, 821, 822, 826, 827, 828, 907, 908, 909, 957, 958, 959, with relative weights from 1.1267 to 7.5502. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 00J04ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Inspection of Brain, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 01.18 (Other diagnostic procedures on brain and cerebral meninges). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
