0QJ Inspection - Lower Bones ICD-10-PCS
The 0QJ code range contains 5 ICD-10-PCS codes for Inspection procedures on the lower bones. 4 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 0QJ Range 5 codes · 4 billable
About the 0QJ Code Range
These procedures examine a lower bone by looking at it or feeling it, with or without an optical instrument.
The fourth character identifies the body part as Lower Bone. The fifth character distinguishes an open approach, entry through a puncture or minor incision, entry that also uses a scope, and an external approach. The sixth character is No Device, and the seventh is No Qualifier.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the 0QJ range?
Of the 5 codes in this range, 4 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 0QJ range classify?
The range classifies Inspection procedures, visually and/or manually exploring a body part, performed on the lower 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 2027 ICD-10-PCS order file and code tables, effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
