0NJ Inspection - Head and Facial Bones ICD-10-PCS
The 0NJ code range contains 13 ICD-10-PCS codes for Inspection procedures on the head and facial bones. 12 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 0NJ Range 13 codes · 12 billable
- 0NJ Head and Facial Bones, InspectionNon-billable header
- 0NJ00ZZ Inspection of Skull, Open Approach
- 0NJ03ZZ Inspection of Skull, Percutaneous Approach
- 0NJ04ZZ Inspection of Skull, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0NJ0XZZ Inspection of Skull, External Approach
- 0NJB0ZZ Inspection of Nasal Bone, Open Approach
- 0NJB3ZZ Inspection of Nasal Bone, Percutaneous Approach
- 0NJB4ZZ Inspection of Nasal Bone, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0NJBXZZ Inspection of Nasal Bone, External Approach
- 0NJW0ZZ Inspection of Facial Bone, Open Approach
- 0NJW3ZZ Inspection of Facial Bone, Percutaneous Approach
- 0NJW4ZZ Inspection of Facial Bone, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0NJWXZZ Inspection of Facial Bone, External Approach
About the 0NJ Code Range
The ICD-10-PCS root operation Inspection (represented by the code 0NJ) involves visually and/or manually examining head and facial bones to assess their condition without performing repair or removal.
This Medical and Surgical section operation allows detailed evaluation of bones such as the Skull, Nasal Bone, and other Facial Bones. Various approaches facilitate the inspection: an Open Approach provides direct visualization (e.g., code 0NJ00ZZ for skull inspection), while minimally invasive methods like Percutaneous and Percutaneous Endoscopic Approaches (codes 0NJ03ZZ, 0NJ04ZZ) offer less invasive options. External inspection codes, such as 0NJ0XZZ, document non-invasive examination methods. Properly coding these procedures ensures accurate documentation of diagnostic evaluations within this region. These inspection codes for head and facial bones capture the range of techniques used to evaluate these complex skeletal structures.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the 0NJ range?
Of the 13 codes in this range, 12 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 0NJ range classify?
The range classifies Inspection procedures, visually and/or manually exploring a body part, performed on the head and facial bones. 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.
