0LJTendons, Inspection

  • Non-Billable Header
ICD-10-PCS 0LJ
CMS Source: FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS dataset. Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026.FacebookXLinkedInPrint

0LJ is a non-billable ICD-10-PCS code that heads the group for Tendons, Inspection, so it cannot be submitted on a claim; a more specific seven-character code is required. The root operation Inspection involves visually and/or manually exploring a body part.

Code Identity

ICD-10-PCS Code
0LJ
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Header
Code Describes
Tendons, Inspection
Short Description
Tendons, Inspection

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.

PositionDesignationValueMeaning
1Section0Medical and Surgical
2Body SystemLTendons
3OperationJInspection

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Questions About 0LJ

Is 0LJ a billable code?

No. 0LJ is an incomplete heading for Tendons, Inspection and cannot be submitted on a claim. A complete seven-character code is required, such as 0LJX0ZZ, 0LJX3ZZ, and 0LJX4ZZ.