02J Inspection - Heart and Great Vessels ICD-10-PCS
The 02J code range contains 7 ICD-10-PCS codes for Inspection procedures on the heart and great vessels. 6 of the codes are billable and valid for inpatient claim submission in fiscal year 2026.
Root Operation Definition
Inspection: Visually and/or manually exploring a body part.
Codes in the 02J Range 7 codes · 6 billable
- 02J Heart and Great Vessels, InspectionNon-billable header
- 02JA0ZZ Inspection of Heart, Open Approach
- 02JA3ZZ Inspection of Heart, Percutaneous Approach
- 02JA4ZZ Inspection of Heart, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 02JY0ZZ Inspection of Great Vessel, Open Approach
- 02JY3ZZ Inspection of Great Vessel, Percutaneous Approach
- 02JY4ZZ Inspection of Great Vessel, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
About the 02J Code Range
The ICD-10-PCS root operation Inspection (code 02J) refers to the visual and/or manual examination of the Heart and Great Vessels without making any physical changes. This operation is performed to assess these cardiovascular structures for diagnostic purposes.
Within the Medical and Surgical section, inspection of the Heart and Great Vessels can be done via several approaches. Examples include an Open Approach to directly visualize the heart (code 02JA0ZZ) or a less invasive Percutaneous (code 02JA3ZZ) or Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach (code 02JA4ZZ). Similar methods apply to inspecting the great vessels, such as the open (code 02JY0ZZ), percutaneous (code 02JY3ZZ), and percutaneous endoscopic approaches (code 02JY4ZZ). These inspection codes facilitate precise documentation of diagnostic examinations focused on the heart and its major blood vessels.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the 02J range?
Of the 7 codes in this range, 6 are billable and valid for inpatient claim submission from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. Table header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the 02J range classify?
The range classifies Inspection procedures, visually and/or manually exploring a body part, performed on the heart and great vessels. Each code adds the body part, approach, device, and qualifier in characters four through seven, and links to its own reference page.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS order file and code tables, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
