0LJ Inspection - Tendons ICD-10-PCS
The 0LJ code range contains 9 ICD-10-PCS codes for Inspection procedures on the tendons. 8 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 0LJ Range 9 codes · 8 billable
- 0LJ Tendons, InspectionNon-billable header
- 0LJX0ZZ Inspection of Upper Tendon, Open Approach
- 0LJX3ZZ Inspection of Upper Tendon, Percutaneous Approach
- 0LJX4ZZ Inspection of Upper Tendon, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0LJXXZZ Inspection of Upper Tendon, External Approach
- 0LJY0ZZ Inspection of Lower Tendon, Open Approach
- 0LJY3ZZ Inspection of Lower Tendon, Percutaneous Approach
- 0LJY4ZZ Inspection of Lower Tendon, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0LJYXZZ Inspection of Lower Tendon, External Approach
About the 0LJ Code Range
The ICD-10-PCS root operation Inspection (code 0LJ) involves visually and/or manually examining a body part to assess its condition without altering it. This operation is specifically applied to the Tendons within the Medical and Surgical section.
The purpose of an Inspection of tendons is primarily diagnostic, guiding clinical decisions by evaluating tendon integrity or pathology. The available procedure codes cover inspection of both the Upper Tendon and Lower Tendon using various approaches. For example, an Open Approach is documented by codes like 0LJX0ZZ for upper tendons and 0LJY0ZZ for lower tendons. Less invasive options include Percutaneous (e.g., 0LJX3ZZ and 0LJY3ZZ) and Percutaneous Endoscopic Approaches (e.g., 0LJX4ZZ and 0LJY4ZZ), as well as an External Approach (0LJXXZZ, 0LJYXZZ). Accurate coding for tendon inspections documents the diagnostic procedure component during tendon assessment.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the 0LJ range?
Of the 9 codes in this range, 8 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 0LJ range classify?
The range classifies Inspection procedures, visually and/or manually exploring a body part, performed on the tendons. 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.
