0HJ Inspection - Skin and Breast ICD-10-PCS
The 0HJ code range contains 12 ICD-10-PCS codes for Inspection procedures on the skin and breast. 11 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 0HJ Range 12 codes · 11 billable
- 0HJ Skin and Breast, InspectionNon-billable header
- 0HJPXZZ Inspection of Skin, External Approach
- 0HJQXZZ Inspection of Finger Nail, External Approach
- 0HJRXZZ Inspection of Toe Nail, External Approach
- 0HJT0ZZ Inspection of Right Breast, Open Approach
- 0HJT3ZZ Inspection of Right Breast, Percutaneous Approach
- 0HJT7ZZ Inspection of Right Breast, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
- 0HJT8ZZ Inspection of Right Breast, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
- 0HJU0ZZ Inspection of Left Breast, Open Approach
- 0HJU3ZZ Inspection of Left Breast, Percutaneous Approach
- 0HJU7ZZ Inspection of Left Breast, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
- 0HJU8ZZ Inspection of Left Breast, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
About the 0HJ Code Range
The ICD-10-PCS root operation Inspection (code prefix 0HJ) refers to visually and/or manually examining skin and breast tissue to assess their condition without altering them. It is a diagnostic procedure classified under the Medical and Surgical section.
This root operation covers inspection of various parts including the Skin, Finger Nail, Toe Nail, and Right and Left Breast. The approach used can vary from an External Approach for skin and nails (e.g., 0HJPXZZ for skin, 0HJQXZZ for finger nail) to an Open, Percutaneous, or Via Natural or Artificial Opening method for breast inspection (e.g., 0HJT0ZZ for open right breast inspection, 0HJU3ZZ for percutaneous left breast inspection, and 0HJT8ZZ for endoscopic right breast inspection). These codes provide detailed documentation to capture the specific body part and procedural approach utilized during the examination, supporting precise clinical and billing records for skin and breast inspection procedures.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the 0HJ range?
Of the 12 codes in this range, 11 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 0HJ range classify?
The range classifies Inspection procedures, visually and/or manually exploring a body part, performed on the skin and breast. 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.
