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ICD-10-PCS 2027 procedure code

0LJX4ZZInspection of Upper Tendon, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

✓ Valid for 2027O.R. procedure

Code unchanged since ICD-10-PCS took effect on October 1, 2015. Source: official FY2027 ICD-10-PCS release from CMS. Page updated September 29, 2026. About our data

About 0LJX4ZZ

0LJX4ZZ is the ICD-10-PCS code for a inspection procedure on the upper tendon using a percutaneous endoscopic approach. In ICD-10-PCS, inspection means visually and/or manually exploring a body part.

In plain terms, this corresponds to exploration of tendon sheath of hand and other diagnostic procedures on muscle, tendon, fascia, and bursa, including that of hand, the ICD-9-CM procedure titles it maps to (82.01 and 83.29).

For a different body part, codes include 0LJY4ZZ (lower tendon).

The same procedure with a different approach is coded 0LJX0ZZ (open), 0LJX3ZZ (percutaneous) and 0LJXXZZ (external).

It is an operating-room procedure in the MS-DRG logic for DRG 513 (Hand or Wrist Procedures, Except Major Thumb or Joint Procedures with CC/MCC), DRG 514 (Hand or Wrist Procedures, Except Major Thumb or Joint Procedures without CC/MCC), DRG 906 (Hand Procedures for Injuries), DRG 957 (Other O.R. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma with MCC), DRG 958 (Other O.R. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma with CC) and DRG 959 (Other O.R. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma without CC/MCC), under the surgical categories “Hand or Wrist Procedures, Except Major Thumb or Joint Procedures”, “Hand Procedures for Injuries” and “Other O.R. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma”.

It has been valid since ICD-10-PCS took effect on October 1, 2015.

What each character means

1. Section
0Medical and Surgical
2. Body System
LTendons
3. Operation
JInspection

Visually and/or manually exploring a body part

Visual exploration may be performed with or without optical instrumentation. Manual exploration may be performed directly or through intervening body layers

Includes: Diagnostic arthroscopy, exploratory laparotomy

4. Body Part
XUpper Tendon
5. Approach
4Percutaneous Endoscopic

Entry, by puncture or minor incision, of instrumentation through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to reach and visualize the site of the procedure

6. Device
ZNo Device
7. Qualifier
ZNo Qualifier

Other versions of this procedure

Different body part

MS-DRG v44.0 grouping

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Surgical MS-DRGs this procedure can group to, depending on the principal diagnosis's MDC.

MDC 08 · Diseases and Disorders of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue · Hand or Wrist Procedures, Except Major Thumb or Joint Procedures

MDC 21 · Injuries, Poisonings and Toxic Effects of Drugs · Hand Procedures for Injuries

ICD-9-CM equivalent

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  • 82.01Exploration of tendon sheath of handapproximate
  • 83.29Other diagnostic procedures on muscle, tendon, fascia, and bursa, including that of handapproximate

From the CMS 2018 General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), the final GEMs release.

Code history

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  7. 2022
  8. 2023
  9. 2024
  10. 2025
  11. 2026
  12. 2027
  • FY2016 (effective 10/1/2015): Added (first year of ICD-10-CM)
  • No changes since FY2016.

Common questions about 0LJX4ZZ

Is 0LJX4ZZ a valid ICD-10-PCS code for 2027?

Yes. 0LJX4ZZ is valid for inpatient procedures from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Is 0LJX4ZZ an O.R. procedure?

Yes. 0LJX4ZZ is an O.R. procedure in MS-DRG v44.0.

What DRG does 0LJX4ZZ group to?

Depending on the principal diagnosis, 0LJX4ZZ can group to MS-DRG 513, MS-DRG 514, MS-DRG 906, MS-DRG 957, MS-DRG 958 and MS-DRG 959.

What is the ICD-9 procedure code for 0LJX4ZZ?

The CMS GEMs map 0LJX4ZZ to ICD-9-CM 82.01 (Exploration of tendon sheath of hand) and 83.29 (Other diagnostic procedures on muscle, tendon, fascia, and bursa, including that of hand).