0YJ60ZZInspection of Left Inguinal Region, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0YJ60ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Inspection of Left Inguinal Region, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to 26 MS-DRGs. 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 | Y | Anatomical Regions, Lower Extremities |
| 3 | Operation | J | Inspection |
| 4 | BodyPart | 6 | Inguinal Region, Left |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 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 inguinal region, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Inspection, then the subterms Inguinal Region, Left. The index leads to table 0YJ, where the approach, device and qualifier values shown in the breakdown above complete the seven-character code 0YJ60ZZ.
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 0YJ60ZZ
Is 0YJ60ZZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Inspection of Left Inguinal Region, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 0YJ60ZZ mean?
The code breaks down character by character: the 1st character 0 is the Section (Medical and Surgical); the 2nd character Y is the Body System (Anatomical Regions, Lower Extremities); the 3rd character J is the Operation (Inspection); the 4th character 6 is the BodyPart (Inguinal Region, Left); the 5th character 0 is the Approach (Open); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 0YJ60ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Inspection of Left Inguinal Region, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 356, 357, 358, 361, 362, 423, 424, 425, 579, 580, 581, 673, 674, 675, 820, 821, 822, 826, 827, 828, 907, 908, 909, 957, 958, 959, with relative weights from 1.1267 to 7.5502. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0YJ60ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Inspection of Left Inguinal Region, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 54.0 (Incision of abdominal wall). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
