0XJAnatomical Regions, Upper Extremities, Inspection

  • Non-Billable Header
ICD-10-PCS 0XJ
CMS Source: FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS dataset. Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027.FacebookXLinkedInPrint

0XJ is a non-billable ICD-10-PCS code that heads the group for Anatomical Regions, Upper Extremities, 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
0XJ
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Header
Code Describes
Anatomical Regions, Upper Extremities, Inspection
Short Description
Anatomical Regions, Upper Extremities, 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 SystemXAnatomical Regions, Upper Extremities
3OperationJInspection

In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index

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

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Probing, duct, Diagnostic
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Reopening, operative site, Inspection only
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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 0XJ, where the approach, device and qualifier values shown in the breakdown above complete the seven-character code 0XJ.

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Questions About 0XJ

Is 0XJ a billable code?

No. This is an incomplete heading for Anatomical Regions, Upper Extremities, Inspection and cannot be submitted on a claim. A complete seven-character code is required, such as 0XJ20ZZ, 0XJ23ZZ, and 0XJ24ZZ.