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 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to 23 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 | 4 | Percutaneous Endoscopic |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0FJ44ZZ 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. 0FJ44ZZ 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, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0FJ44ZZ mean?
0FJ44ZZ 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 1.1375 to 7.6199. 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. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
