0RJT0ZZInspection of Left Carpometacarpal Joint, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0RJT0ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Inspection of Left Carpometacarpal Joint, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to MS-DRGs 506, 906. The root operation Inspection involves visually and/or manually exploring a body part. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Bone and joint 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 | R | Upper Joints |
| 3 | Operation | J | Inspection |
| 4 | BodyPart | T | Carpometacarpal Joint, Left |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index
These FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entries lead to this code:
To code inspection of the left carpometacarpal joint, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Inspection, then the subterms Joint, Carpometacarpal, Left. The index leads to table 0RJ, where the approach, device and qualifier values shown in the breakdown above complete the seven-character code 0RJT0ZZ.
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 0RJT0ZZ
Is 0RJT0ZZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Inspection of Left Carpometacarpal Joint, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 0RJT0ZZ mean?
The code 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 T is the BodyPart (Carpometacarpal Joint, Left); the 5th character 0 is the Approach (Open); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 0RJT0ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Inspection of Left Carpometacarpal Joint, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 506, 906, with relative weights from 1.2060 to 1.7649. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0RJT0ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Inspection of Left Carpometacarpal Joint, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 80.14 (Other arthrotomy, hand and finger). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
