0SJMXZZInspection of Right Metatarsal-Phalangeal Joint, External Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0SJMXZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Inspection of Right Metatarsal-Phalangeal Joint, External 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 | M | Metatarsal-Phalangeal Joint, Right |
| 5 | Approach | X | External |
| 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 right Metatarsal-Phalangeal joint, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Inspection, then the subterms Joint, Metatarsal-Phalangeal, Right. The index leads to table 0SJ, where the approach, device and qualifier values shown in the breakdown above complete the seven-character code 0SJMXZZ.
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 0SJMXZZ
Is 0SJMXZZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Inspection of Right Metatarsal-Phalangeal Joint, External Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 0SJMXZZ 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 M is the BodyPart (Metatarsal-Phalangeal Joint, Right); 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 0SJMXZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Inspection of Right Metatarsal-Phalangeal Joint, External Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 89.39 (Other nonoperative measurements and examinations). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
