0SJ23ZZInspection of Lumbar Vertebral Disc, Percutaneous Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0SJ23ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Inspection of Lumbar Vertebral Disc, Percutaneous Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027). 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 | S | Lower Joints |
| 3 | Operation | J | Inspection |
| 4 | BodyPart | 2 | Lumbar Vertebral Disc |
| 5 | Approach | 3 | Percutaneous |
| 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:
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 0SJ23ZZ
Is 0SJ23ZZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Inspection of Lumbar Vertebral Disc, Percutaneous Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 0SJ23ZZ mean?
The code breaks down character by character: the 1st character 0 is the Section (Medical and Surgical); the 2nd character S is the Body System (Lower Joints); the 3rd character J is the Operation (Inspection); the 4th character 2 is the BodyPart (Lumbar Vertebral Disc); the 5th character 3 is the Approach (Percutaneous); 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 0SJ23ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Inspection of Lumbar Vertebral Disc, Percutaneous Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 81.98 (Other diagnostic procedures on joint structures). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
