0CJ Inspection - Mouth and Throat ICD-10-PCS
The 0CJ code range contains 16 ICD-10-PCS codes for Inspection procedures on the mouth and throat. 15 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 0CJ Range 16 codes · 15 billable
- 0CJ Mouth and Throat, InspectionNon-billable header
- 0CJA0ZZ Inspection of Salivary Gland, Open Approach
- 0CJA3ZZ Inspection of Salivary Gland, Percutaneous Approach
- 0CJAXZZ Inspection of Salivary Gland, External Approach
- 0CJS0ZZ Inspection of Larynx, Open Approach
- 0CJS3ZZ Inspection of Larynx, Percutaneous Approach
- 0CJS4ZZ Inspection of Larynx, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0CJS7ZZ Inspection of Larynx, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
- 0CJS8ZZ Inspection of Larynx, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
- 0CJSXZZ Inspection of Larynx, External Approach
- 0CJY0ZZ Inspection of Mouth and Throat, Open Approach
- 0CJY3ZZ Inspection of Mouth and Throat, Percutaneous Approach
- 0CJY4ZZ Inspection of Mouth and Throat, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0CJY7ZZ Inspection of Mouth and Throat, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
- 0CJY8ZZ Inspection of Mouth and Throat, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
- 0CJYXZZ Inspection of Mouth and Throat, External Approach
About the 0CJ Code Range
The ICD-10-PCS root operation Inspection (code beginning 0CJ) involves visually and/or manually examining the Mouth and Throat and associated structures to assess their condition without making any changes. This operation is used strictly for diagnostic purposes within the Medical and Surgical section.
The Inspection procedure codes cover a variety of body parts such as the Salivary Gland, Larynx, and the broader Mouth and Throat area. Various approaches are described, including the Open Approach (e.g., code 0CJA0ZZ for the salivary gland), Percutaneous (e.g., 0CJA3ZZ, 0CJS3ZZ for the larynx), Percutaneous Endoscopic (e.g., 0CJS4ZZ, 0CJY4ZZ), and inspection via Natural or Artificial Openings (e.g., 0CJS7ZZ, 0CJY7ZZ). The classification even includes External Approach codes (e.g., 0CJAXZZ, 0CJSXZZ). These detailed distinctions enable precise documentation of how the inspection is performed, essential for accurate coding and clinical records in disorders involving the mouth and throat region.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the 0CJ range?
Of the 16 codes in this range, 15 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 0CJ range classify?
The range classifies Inspection procedures, visually and/or manually exploring a body part, performed on the mouth and throat. 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.
