0FJB8ZZInspection of Hepatobiliary Duct, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
- Billable / Specific Code
0FJB8ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Inspection of Hepatobiliary Duct, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027). The root operation Inspection involves visually and/or manually exploring a body part. The Alphabetic Index lists this code under Choledochoscopy. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Diagnostic ERCP with or without biopsy.
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 | B | Hepatobiliary Duct |
| 5 | Approach | 8 | Via Natural or Artificial Opening 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 0FJB8ZZ as Choledochoscopy. These index entries lead to this code:
To code choledochoscopy, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Choledochoscopy. The entry lists 0FJB8ZZ 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
- XFJB8A7 — Inspect of Hepatobil Duct using Single-use scope, New Tech 7
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Questions About 0FJB8ZZ
Is 0FJB8ZZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Inspection of Hepatobiliary Duct, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What is the ICD-10-PCS code for choledochoscopy?
The ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index lists Choledochoscopy under code 0FJB8ZZ, Inspection of Hepatobiliary Duct, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic, billable on inpatient claims in fiscal year 2027.
What do the characters in 0FJB8ZZ 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 B is the BodyPart (Hepatobiliary Duct); the 5th character 8 is the Approach (Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic); 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 0FJB8ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Inspection of Hepatobiliary Duct, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 51.19 (Other diagnostic procedures on biliary tract) and 51.51 (Exploration of common duct). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
