0BJ0XZZInspection of Tracheobronchial Tree, External Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0BJ0XZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Inspection of Tracheobronchial Tree, External Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027). The root operation Inspection involves visually and/or manually exploring a body part. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Lung, pleura, or diaphragm biopsy (non-endoscopic).
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 | B | Respiratory System |
| 3 | Operation | J | Inspection |
| 4 | BodyPart | 0 | Tracheobronchial Tree |
| 5 | Approach | X | External |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index
These FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entries lead to this code:
To code inspection of the tracheobronchial tree, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Inspection, then the subterm Tracheobronchial Tree. The index leads to table 0BJ, where the approach, device and qualifier values shown in the breakdown above complete the seven-character code 0BJ0XZZ.
Clinical Classification (CCSR)
AHRQ groups this procedure code into these clinical categories.
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for this code under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0BJ0XZZ
Is 0BJ0XZZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Inspection of Tracheobronchial Tree, External Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 0BJ0XZZ mean?
The code breaks down character by character: the 1st character 0 is the Section (Medical and Surgical); the 2nd character B is the Body System (Respiratory System); the 3rd character J is the Operation (Inspection); the 4th character 0 is the BodyPart (Tracheobronchial Tree); 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 0BJ0XZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Inspection of Tracheobronchial Tree, External Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 33.29 (Other diagnostic procedures on lung or bronchus). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
