0WJB3ZZInspection of Left Pleural Cavity, Percutaneous Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0WJB3ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Inspection of Left Pleural Cavity, 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 Lung, pleura, or diaphragm biopsy (non-endoscopic).
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 | W | Anatomical Regions, General |
| 3 | Operation | J | Inspection |
| 4 | BodyPart | B | Pleural Cavity, Left |
| 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:
To code thoracotomy of the exploratory, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Thoracotomy, then the subterm Exploratory. The index leads to table 0WJ, where the approach, device and qualifier values shown in the breakdown above complete the seven-character code 0WJB3ZZ.
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 0WJB3ZZ
Is 0WJB3ZZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Inspection of Left Pleural Cavity, Percutaneous Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 0WJB3ZZ mean?
The code breaks down character by character: the 1st character 0 is the Section (Medical and Surgical); the 2nd character W is the Body System (Anatomical Regions, General); the 3rd character J is the Operation (Inspection); the 4th character B is the BodyPart (Pleural Cavity, Left); 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 0WJB3ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Inspection of Left Pleural Cavity, Percutaneous Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 34.28 (Other diagnostic procedures on chest wall, pleura, and diaphragm). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
