0FJ40ZZInspection of Gallbladder, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0FJ40ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Inspection of Gallbladder, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to 6 MS-DRGs. 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 | F | Hepatobiliary System and Pancreas |
| 3 | Operation | J | Inspection |
| 4 | BodyPart | 4 | Gallbladder |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0FJ40ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0FJ40ZZ
Is 0FJ40ZZ a billable code?
Yes. 0FJ40ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Inspection of Gallbladder, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0FJ40ZZ mean?
0FJ40ZZ breaks down character by character: the 1st character 0 is the Section (Medical and Surgical); the 2nd character F is the Body System (Hepatobiliary System and Pancreas); the 3rd character J is the Operation (Inspection); the 4th character 4 is the BodyPart (Gallbladder); the 5th character 0 is the Approach (Open); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 0FJ40ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Inspection of Gallbladder, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 356, 357, 358, 420, 421, 422, with relative weights from 1.3979 to 4.3928. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0FJ40ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Inspection of Gallbladder, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 51.19. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
