0KJ Inspection - Muscles ICD-10-PCS
The 0KJ code range contains 9 ICD-10-PCS codes for Inspection procedures on the muscles. 8 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 0KJ Range 9 codes · 8 billable
- 0KJ Muscles, InspectionNon-billable header
- 0KJX0ZZ Inspection of Upper Muscle, Open Approach
- 0KJX3ZZ Inspection of Upper Muscle, Percutaneous Approach
- 0KJX4ZZ Inspection of Upper Muscle, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0KJXXZZ Inspection of Upper Muscle, External Approach
- 0KJY0ZZ Inspection of Lower Muscle, Open Approach
- 0KJY3ZZ Inspection of Lower Muscle, Percutaneous Approach
- 0KJY4ZZ Inspection of Lower Muscle, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0KJYXZZ Inspection of Lower Muscle, External Approach
About the 0KJ Code Range
These procedures examine upper or lower muscle by sight, touch, or both. The Index calls examination of muscle myoscopy.
The fourth character separates Upper Muscle from Lower Muscle. The fifth records the approach: Open exposes the site through an incision; Percutaneous reaches it through a puncture or small incision; Percutaneous Endoscopic also lets the operator see the site with a scope. External involves examination at the skin or mucous membrane, or through pressure applied from outside the body. The sixth character is No Device, and the seventh is No Qualifier.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the 0KJ range?
Of the 9 codes in this range, 8 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 0KJ range classify?
The range classifies Inspection procedures, visually and/or manually exploring a body part, performed on the muscles. 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.
