0FJ44ZZInspection of Gallbladder, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0FJ44ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Inspection of Gallbladder, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to 23 MS-DRGs. The root operation Inspection involves visually and/or manually exploring a body part. The Alphabetic Index lists this code under Cholecystoscopy. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Cholecystectomy.
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 | 4 | Percutaneous Endoscopic |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index
The FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index refers to 0FJ44ZZ as Cholecystoscopy. These index entries lead to this code:
To code cholecystoscopy, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Cholecystoscopy. The entry lists 0FJ44ZZ directly as a complete, billable code.
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.
Code History
- 0FJ48ZZ — Inspection of Gallbladder, Endo
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Questions About 0FJ44ZZ
Is 0FJ44ZZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Inspection of Gallbladder, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What is the ICD-10-PCS code for cholecystoscopy?
The ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index lists Cholecystoscopy under code 0FJ44ZZ, Inspection of Gallbladder, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach, billable on inpatient claims in fiscal year 2027.
What do the characters in 0FJ44ZZ mean?
The code 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 4 is the Approach (Percutaneous Endoscopic); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 0FJ44ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Inspection of Gallbladder, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach maps to MS-DRGs 356, 357, 358, 420, 421, 422, 579, 580, 581, 673, 674, 675, 744, 745, 802, 803, 804, 907, 908, 909, 957, 958, 959, with relative weights from 1.0655 to 7.5502. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0FJ44ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Inspection of Gallbladder, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 54.21 (Laparoscopy). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
