0BJQXZZInspection of Pleura, External Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0BJQXZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Inspection of Pleura, 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
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 | Q | Pleura |
| 5 | Approach | X | External |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0BJQXZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0BJQXZZ
Is 0BJQXZZ a billable code?
Yes. 0BJQXZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Inspection of Pleura, External Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0BJQXZZ mean?
0BJQXZZ 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 Q is the BodyPart (Pleura); 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 0BJQXZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Inspection of Pleura, External Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 89.39. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
