0XJ54ZZInspection of Left Axilla, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0XJ54ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Inspection of Left Axilla, Percutaneous Endoscopic 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 Subcutaneous tissue, fascia, and muscle 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 | X | Anatomical Regions, Upper Extremities |
| 3 | Operation | J | Inspection |
| 4 | BodyPart | 5 | Axilla, Left |
| 5 | Approach | 4 | Percutaneous Endoscopic |
| 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 left axilla, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Inspection, then the subterms Axilla, Left. The index leads to table 0XJ, where the approach, device and qualifier values shown in the breakdown above complete the seven-character code 0XJ54ZZ.
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 0XJ54ZZ
Is 0XJ54ZZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Inspection of Left Axilla, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 0XJ54ZZ mean?
The code breaks down character by character: the 1st character 0 is the Section (Medical and Surgical); the 2nd character X is the Body System (Anatomical Regions, Upper Extremities); the 3rd character J is the Operation (Inspection); the 4th character 5 is the BodyPart (Axilla, Left); the 5th character 4 is the Approach (Percutaneous Endoscopic); 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 0XJ54ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Inspection of Left Axilla, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 86.19 (Other diagnostic procedures on skin and subcutaneous tissue). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
