10J Inspection - Pregnancy ICD-10-PCS
The 10J code range contains 19 ICD-10-PCS codes for Inspection procedures on the pregnancy. 18 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 10J Range 19 codes · 18 billable
- 10J Obstetrics, Pregnancy, InspectionNon-billable header
- 10J00ZZ Inspection of Products of Conception, Open Approach
- 10J03ZZ Inspection of Products of Conception, Percutaneous Approach
- 10J04ZZ Inspection of Products of Conception, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 10J07ZZ Inspection of Products of Conception, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
- 10J08ZZ Inspection of Products of Conception, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
- 10J0XZZ Inspection of Products of Conception, External Approach
- 10J10ZZ Inspection of Products of Conception, Retained, Open Approach
- 10J13ZZ Inspection of Products of Conception, Retained, Percutaneous Approach
- 10J14ZZ Inspection of Products of Conception, Retained, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 10J17ZZ Inspection of Products of Conception, Retained, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
- 10J18ZZ Inspection of Products of Conception, Retained, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
- 10J1XZZ Inspection of Products of Conception, Retained, External Approach
- 10J20ZZ Inspection of Products of Conception, Ectopic, Open Approach
- 10J23ZZ Inspection of Products of Conception, Ectopic, Percutaneous Approach
- 10J24ZZ Inspection of Products of Conception, Ectopic, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 10J27ZZ Inspection of Products of Conception, Ectopic, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
- 10J28ZZ Inspection of Products of Conception, Ectopic, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
- 10J2XZZ Inspection of Products of Conception, Ectopic, External Approach
About the 10J Code Range
The ICD-10-PCS root operation Inspection (Character J) in the Obstetrics section refers to visually and/or manually examining the Products of Conception during pregnancy to assess their condition without altering the tissue. This operation is focused on diagnostic evaluation within obstetrical care.
Examples of obstetrics inspection codes include various approaches such as an Open Approach (code 10J00ZZ), minimally invasive methods like Percutaneous (code 10J03ZZ) and Percutaneous Endoscopic Approaches (code 10J04ZZ), and less invasive routes via Natural or Artificial Openings (code 10J07ZZ), including endoscopic techniques (code 10J08ZZ). The codes also address inspection of Retained and Ectopic products of conception through similar approaches, reflecting the detailed specificity required for accurate documentation in pregnancy-related procedures. Understanding and using these codes correctly facilitates precise clinical communication and billing for obstetrical inspections.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the 10J range?
Of the 19 codes in this range, 18 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 10J range classify?
The range classifies Inspection procedures, visually and/or manually exploring a body part, performed on the pregnancy. 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.
