05JUpper Veins, Inspection

Medical and Surgical›Upper Veins›Inspection
  • Non-Billable Header
ICD-10-PCS 05J
CMS Source: FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS dataset. Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026.FacebookXLinkedInPrint

05J is a non-billable ICD-10-PCS code that heads the group for Upper Veins, 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
05J
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Header
Code Describes
Upper Veins, Inspection
Short Description
Upper Veins, 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 System5Upper Veins
3OperationJInspection

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Questions About 05J

Is 05J a billable code?

No. 05J is an incomplete heading for Upper Veins, Inspection and cannot be submitted on a claim. A complete seven-character code is required, such as 05JY0ZZ, 05JY3ZZ, and 05JY4ZZ.