03J Inspection - Upper Arteries ICD-10-PCS
The 03J code range contains 5 ICD-10-PCS codes for Inspection procedures on the upper arteries. 4 of the codes are billable and valid for inpatient claim submission in fiscal year 2027.
Root Operation Definition
Inspection: Visually and/or manually exploring a body part.
Codes in the 03J Range 5 codes · 4 billable
About the 03J Code Range
These procedures inspect an upper artery by looking at it or examining it by touch. The body-part value includes the aortic intercostal, bronchial, esophageal and subcostal arteries.
The fourth character identifies the body part as Upper Artery. The fifth separates open exposure, entry by puncture or small incision with or without a scope, and external examination. The sixth and seventh characters are No Device and No Qualifier.
The Index also lists angioscopy and arterioscopy as names for these procedures.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the 03J range?
Of the 5 codes in this range, 4 are billable and valid for inpatient claim submission from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. Table header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the 03J range classify?
The range classifies Inspection procedures, visually and/or manually exploring a body part, performed on the upper arteries. 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 2027 ICD-10-PCS order file and code tables, effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
