4A0ZXKZMeasurement of Temperature, External Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
4A0ZXKZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Measurement of Temperature, External Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027). The root operation Measurement involves determining the level of a physiological or physical function at a point in time. The Alphabetic Index lists this code under Thermography. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Measurement and monitoring, NEC.
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 | 4 | Measurement and Monitoring |
| 2 | Body System | A | Physiological Systems |
| 3 | Operation | 0 | Measurement |
| 4 | BodySystem | Z | None |
| 5 | Approach | X | External |
| 6 | Function/Device | K | Temperature |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index
The FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index refers to 4A0ZXKZ as Thermography. These index entries lead to this code:
To code thermography, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Thermography. The entry lists 4A0ZXKZ directly as a complete, billable code.
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 4A0ZXKZ
Is 4A0ZXKZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Measurement of Temperature, External Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What is the ICD-10-PCS code for thermography?
The ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index lists Thermography under code 4A0ZXKZ, Measurement of Temperature, External Approach, billable on inpatient claims in fiscal year 2027.
What do the characters in 4A0ZXKZ mean?
The code breaks down character by character: the 1st character 4 is the Section (Measurement and Monitoring); the 2nd character A is the Body System (Physiological Systems); the 3rd character 0 is the Operation (Measurement); the 4th character Z is the BodySystem (None); the 5th character X is the Approach (External); the 6th character K is the Function/Device (Temperature); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 4A0ZXKZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Measurement of Temperature, External Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 88.81 (Cerebral thermography), 88.82 (Ocular thermography), and 88.83 (Bone thermography). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
