0RJ5XZZInspection of Cervicothoracic Vertebral Disc, External Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0RJ5XZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Inspection of Cervicothoracic Vertebral Disc, 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 | R | Upper Joints |
| 3 | Operation | J | Inspection |
| 4 | BodyPart | 5 | Cervicothoracic Vertebral Disc |
| 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 0RJ5XZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0RJ5XZZ
Is 0RJ5XZZ a billable code?
Yes. 0RJ5XZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Inspection of Cervicothoracic Vertebral Disc, External Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0RJ5XZZ mean?
0RJ5XZZ breaks down character by character: the 1st character 0 is the Section (Medical and Surgical); the 2nd character R is the Body System (Upper Joints); the 3rd character J is the Operation (Inspection); the 4th character 5 is the BodyPart (Cervicothoracic Vertebral Disc); 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 0RJ5XZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Inspection of Cervicothoracic Vertebral Disc, External Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 89.39. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
