04JLower Arteries, Inspection

Medical and Surgical›Lower Arteries›Inspection
  • Non-Billable Header
ICD-10-PCS 04J
CMS Source: FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS dataset. Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026.FacebookXLinkedInPrint

04J is a non-billable ICD-10-PCS code that heads the group for Lower Arteries, Inspection, so it cannot be submitted on a claim; a more specific seven-character code is required. The root operation Inspection involves visually and/or manually exploring a body part.

Code Identity

ICD-10-PCS Code
04J
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Header
Code Describes
Lower Arteries, Inspection
Short Description
Lower Arteries, Inspection

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.

PositionDesignationValueMeaning
1Section0Medical and Surgical
2Body System4Lower Arteries
3OperationJInspection

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Questions About 04J

Is 04J a billable code?

No. 04J is an incomplete heading for Lower Arteries, Inspection and cannot be submitted on a claim. A complete seven-character code is required, such as 04JY0ZZ, 04JY3ZZ, and 04JY4ZZ.