0GJK4ZZInspection of Thyroid Gland, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0GJK4ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Inspection of Thyroid Gland, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to 6 MS-DRGs. The root operation Inspection involves visually and/or manually exploring a body part. The Alphabetic Index lists this code under Thyroidoscopy. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Endocrine system 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 | G | Endocrine System |
| 3 | Operation | J | Inspection |
| 4 | BodyPart | K | Thyroid Gland |
| 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 0GJK4ZZ as Thyroidoscopy. These index entries lead to this code:
To code thyroidoscopy, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Thyroidoscopy. The entry lists 0GJK4ZZ 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.
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Questions About 0GJK4ZZ
Is 0GJK4ZZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Inspection of Thyroid Gland, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What is the ICD-10-PCS code for thyroidoscopy?
The ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index lists Thyroidoscopy under code 0GJK4ZZ, Inspection of Thyroid Gland, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach, billable on inpatient claims in fiscal year 2027.
What do the characters in 0GJK4ZZ mean?
The code breaks down character by character: the 1st character 0 is the Section (Medical and Surgical); the 2nd character G is the Body System (Endocrine System); the 3rd character J is the Operation (Inspection); the 4th character K is the BodyPart (Thyroid Gland); 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 0GJK4ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Inspection of Thyroid Gland, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach maps to MS-DRGs 515, 516, 517, 625, 626, 627, with relative weights from 1.3328 to 3.1892. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0GJK4ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Inspection of Thyroid Gland, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 06.19 (Other diagnostic procedures on thyroid and parathyroid glands). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
