0BJ Inspection - Respiratory System ICD-10-PCS
The 0BJ code range contains 37 ICD-10-PCS codes for Inspection procedures on the respiratory system. 36 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 0BJ Range 37 codes · 36 billable
- 0BJ Respiratory System, InspectionNon-billable header
- 0BJ00ZZ Inspection of Tracheobronchial Tree, Open Approach
- 0BJ03ZZ Inspection of Tracheobronchial Tree, Percutaneous Approach
- 0BJ04ZZ Inspection of Tracheobronchial Tree, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0BJ07ZZ Inspection of Tracheobronchial Tree, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
- 0BJ08ZZ Inspection of Tracheobronchial Tree, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
- 0BJ0XZZ Inspection of Tracheobronchial Tree, External Approach
- 0BJ10ZZ Inspection of Trachea, Open Approach
- 0BJ13ZZ Inspection of Trachea, Percutaneous Approach
- 0BJ14ZZ Inspection of Trachea, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0BJ17ZZ Inspection of Trachea, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
- 0BJ18ZZ Inspection of Trachea, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
- 0BJ1XZZ Inspection of Trachea, External Approach
- 0BJK0ZZ Inspection of Right Lung, Open Approach
- 0BJK3ZZ Inspection of Right Lung, Percutaneous Approach
- 0BJK4ZZ Inspection of Right Lung, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0BJK7ZZ Inspection of Right Lung, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
- 0BJK8ZZ Inspection of Right Lung, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
- 0BJKXZZ Inspection of Right Lung, External Approach
- 0BJL0ZZ Inspection of Left Lung, Open Approach
- 0BJL3ZZ Inspection of Left Lung, Percutaneous Approach
- 0BJL4ZZ Inspection of Left Lung, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0BJL7ZZ Inspection of Left Lung, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
- 0BJL8ZZ Inspection of Left Lung, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
- 0BJLXZZ Inspection of Left Lung, External Approach
- 0BJQ0ZZ Inspection of Pleura, Open Approach
- 0BJQ3ZZ Inspection of Pleura, Percutaneous Approach
- 0BJQ4ZZ Inspection of Pleura, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0BJQ7ZZ Inspection of Pleura, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
- 0BJQ8ZZ Inspection of Pleura, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
- 0BJQXZZ Inspection of Pleura, External Approach
- 0BJT0ZZ Inspection of Diaphragm, Open Approach
- 0BJT3ZZ Inspection of Diaphragm, Percutaneous Approach
- 0BJT4ZZ Inspection of Diaphragm, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0BJT7ZZ Inspection of Diaphragm, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
- 0BJT8ZZ Inspection of Diaphragm, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
- 0BJTXZZ Inspection of Diaphragm, External Approach
About the 0BJ Code Range
The ICD-10-PCS root operation Inspection (code 0BJ) involves visually and/or manually examining the Respiratory System to assess its condition without altering the tissues. This procedure helps medical professionals diagnose and evaluate respiratory structures.
Within the Medical and Surgical section, this operation covers detailed inspection of parts such as the Tracheobronchial Tree, Trachea, Right and Left Lungs, Pleura, and Diaphragm. It allows for multiple approaches including Open, Percutaneous, Percutaneous Endoscopic, Via Natural or Artificial Opening (endoscopic or not), and External. For example, inspection might be coded as 0BJ04ZZ for the tracheobronchial tree using a percutaneous endoscopic approach, or as 0BJL0ZZ for open inspection of the left lung. Applying these respiratory system inspection codes ensures precise documentation of the examination method and targeted anatomical site during diagnostic respiratory procedures.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the 0BJ range?
Of the 37 codes in this range, 36 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 0BJ range classify?
The range classifies Inspection procedures, visually and/or manually exploring a body part, performed on the respiratory system. 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.
