0BJRespiratory System, Inspection

Medical and Surgical›Respiratory System›Inspection
  • Non-Billable Header
ICD-10-PCS 0BJ
CMS Source: FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS dataset. Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027.FacebookXLinkedInPrint

0BJ is a non-billable ICD-10-PCS code that heads the group for Respiratory System, 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
0BJ
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Header
Code Describes
Respiratory System, Inspection
Short Description
Respiratory System, 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.

PositionDesignationValueMeaning
1Section0Medical and Surgical
2Body SystemBRespiratory System
3OperationJInspection

In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index

These FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entries lead to this code:

Examination
Leads to this code's table
Exploration
Leads to this code's table
Laparoscopy
Leads to this code's table
Probing, duct, Diagnostic
Leads to this code's table
Reopening, operative site, Inspection only
Leads to this code's table

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 0BJ, where the approach, device and qualifier values shown in the breakdown above complete the seven-character code 0BJ.

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Questions About 0BJ

Is 0BJ a billable code?

No. This is an incomplete heading for Respiratory System, Inspection and cannot be submitted on a claim. A complete seven-character code is required, such as 0BJ00ZZ, 0BJ03ZZ, and 0BJ04ZZ.