0LJXXZZInspection of Upper Tendon, External Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0LJXXZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Inspection of Upper Tendon, External Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). 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 | L | Tendons |
| 3 | Operation | J | Inspection |
| 4 | BodyPart | X | Upper Tendon |
| 5 | Approach | X | External |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0LJXXZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0LJXXZZ
Is 0LJXXZZ a billable code?
Yes. 0LJXXZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Inspection of Upper Tendon, External Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0LJXXZZ mean?
0LJXXZZ breaks down character by character: the 1st character 0 is the Section (Medical and Surgical); the 2nd character L is the Body System (Tendons); the 3rd character J is the Operation (Inspection); the 4th character X is the BodyPart (Upper Tendon); the 5th character X is the Approach (External); 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 0LJXXZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Inspection of Upper Tendon, External Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 89.39. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
