06J Inspection - Lower Veins ICD-10-PCS
The 06J code range contains 5 ICD-10-PCS codes for Inspection procedures on the lower veins. 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 06J Range 5 codes · 4 billable
About the 06J Code Range
These procedures explore a lower vein by looking at it, feeling it, or both.
The fourth character identifies the body part as Lower Vein. The fifth separates Open, Percutaneous, Percutaneous Endoscopic, and External approaches. These describe exposure through an incision, entry through a puncture or small incision, entry with a scope, or examination from outside. The sixth character is No Device, and the seventh is No Qualifier.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the 06J 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 06J range classify?
The range classifies Inspection procedures, visually and/or manually exploring a body part, performed on the lower veins. 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.
