0WJAnatomical Regions, General, Inspection

Medical and Surgical›Anatomical Regions, General›Inspection
  • Non-Billable Header
ICD-10-PCS 0WJ
CMS Source: FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS dataset. Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027.FacebookXLinkedInPrint

0WJ is a non-billable ICD-10-PCS code that heads the group for Anatomical Regions, General, Inspection, so it cannot be submitted on a claim; a more specific seven-character code is required. The root operation Inspection involves visually and/or manually exploring a body part.

Code Identity

ICD-10-PCS Code
0WJ
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Header
Code Describes
Anatomical Regions, General, Inspection
Short Description
Anatomical Regions, General, Inspection
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.

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.

PositionDesignationValueMeaning
1Section0Medical and Surgical
2Body SystemWAnatomical Regions, General
3OperationJInspection

In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index

These FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entries lead to this code:

Examination
Leads to this code's table
Exploration
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Exploratory
Leads to this code's table
Laparoscopy
Leads to this code's table
Probing, duct, Diagnostic
Leads to this code's table
Thoracotomy, Exploratory
Leads to this code's table
Reopening, operative site, Inspection only
Leads to this code's table

To code probing of the diagnostic duct, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Probing, then the subterms duct, Diagnostic. The index leads to table 0WJ, where the approach, device and qualifier values shown in the breakdown above complete the seven-character code 0WJ.

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Questions About 0WJ

Is 0WJ a billable code?

No. This is an incomplete heading for Anatomical Regions, General, Inspection and cannot be submitted on a claim. A complete seven-character code is required, such as 0WJ00ZZ, 0WJ03ZZ, and 0WJ04ZZ.