0BJ1XZZInspection of Trachea, External Approach

  • Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-PCS 0BJ1XZZ
CMS Source: FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS dataset. Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026.FacebookXLinkedInPrint

0BJ1XZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Inspection of Trachea, 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

ICD-10-PCS Code
0BJ1XZZ
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Inspection of Trachea, External Approach
Parent Code
Short Description
Inspection of Trachea, External Approach

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
4BodyPart1Trachea
5ApproachXExternal
6DeviceZNo Device
7QualifierZNo Qualifier

Convert to ICD-9-PCS

Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0BJ1XZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.

31.49
Approximate match.

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Questions About 0BJ1XZZ

Is 0BJ1XZZ a billable code?

Yes. 0BJ1XZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Inspection of Trachea, External Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What do the characters in 0BJ1XZZ mean?

0BJ1XZZ 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 1 is the BodyPart (Trachea); 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 0BJ1XZZ?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Inspection of Trachea, External Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 31.49. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.