04JYXZZInspection of Lower Artery, External Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
04JYXZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Inspection of Lower Artery, External Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). The root operation Inspection involves visually and/or manually exploring a body part.
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 | 4 | Lower Arteries |
| 3 | Operation | J | Inspection |
| 4 | BodyPart | Y | Lower Artery |
| 5 | Approach | X | External |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 04JYXZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 04JYXZZ
Is 04JYXZZ a billable code?
Yes. 04JYXZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Inspection of Lower Artery, External Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 04JYXZZ mean?
04JYXZZ breaks down character by character: the 1st character 0 is the Section (Medical and Surgical); the 2nd character 4 is the Body System (Lower Arteries); the 3rd character J is the Operation (Inspection); the 4th character Y is the BodyPart (Lower Artery); the 5th character X is the Approach (External); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 04JYXZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Inspection of Lower Artery, External Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 89.39. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
