2024 ICD-10-CM Procedure Code 0WJ
Anatomical Regions, General, Inspection
- ICD-10-PCS Code:
- 0WJ
- ICD-10-PCS Code for:
- Anatomical Regions, General, Inspection
- Is Billable?
- Not Valid for Submission
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0WJ is a "header" nonspecific and non-billable procedure code used to indicate the performance of anatomical regions, general, inspection.
0WJ PCS Table
In an PCS table each code is represented by up seven alphanumeric characters, with each character in the table respresenting different aspects of the procedure. In the table provided below, each row represents an individual character and includes information about the character's position, designation, label, and procedure notes. For this PCS table the procedure code is in the medical and surgical section and is part of the anatomical regions, general body system, classified under inspection operation.
| Position | Designation | Character | Label | Procedures Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Section | 0 | Medical and Surgical | |
| 2 | Body System | W | Anatomical Regions, General | |
| 3 | Operation | J | Inspection | Involves: Explanation:
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Other ICD-10-PCS Codes Used for Inspection
What is ICD-10-PCS?
The ICD-10 Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) is a catalog of procedural codes used by medical professionals for hospital inpatient healthcare settings. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) maintain the catalog in the U.S. releasing yearly updates. The 2024 ICD-10-PCS codes are to be used for discharges occurring from October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.
Each ICD-10-PCS code has a structure of seven alphanumeric characters and contains no decimals. The first character defines the major "section". Depending on the "section" the second through seventh characters mean different things.