ICD-10-PCS 05J
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
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
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 | 5 | Upper Veins |
| 3 | Operation | J | Inspection |
In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index
These FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entries lead to this code:
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Probing, duct, Diagnostic
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Reopening, operative site, Inspection only
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To code probing of the diagnostic duct, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Probing, then the subterms duct, Diagnostic. The index leads to table 05J, where the approach, device and qualifier values shown in the breakdown above complete the seven-character code 05J.
