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ICD-10-PCS 2027 procedure code

0WJQ8ZZInspection of Respiratory Tract, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic Approach

✓ Valid for 2027

Short description: Inspection of Respiratory Tract, Endo Approach

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 0WJQ8ZZ

0WJQ8ZZ is the ICD-10-PCS code for a inspection procedure on the respiratory tract using a via natural or artificial opening endoscopic approach. In ICD-10-PCS, inspection means visually and/or manually exploring a body part.

In plain terms, this corresponds to other nonoperative measurements and examinations, the ICD-9-CM procedure title it maps to (89.39).

For a different body part, codes include 0WJP8ZZ (gastrointestinal tract) and 0WJR8ZZ (genitourinary tract).

The same procedure with a different approach is coded 0WJQ0ZZ (open), 0WJQ3ZZ (percutaneous), 0WJQ4ZZ (percutaneous endoscopic) and 0WJQ7ZZ (via natural or artificial opening).

It doesn't appear in the MS-DRG procedure index, so on its own it doesn't change the DRG assignment.

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
WAnatomical Regions, General
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
QRespiratory Tract
5. Approach
8Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic

Entry of instrumentation through a natural or artificial external opening to reach and visualize the site of the procedure

6. Device
ZNo Device
7. Qualifier
ZNo Qualifier

Other versions of this procedure

ICD-9-CM equivalent

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  • 89.39Other nonoperative measurements and examinationsapproximate

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

Code history

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  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 0WJQ8ZZ

Is 0WJQ8ZZ a valid ICD-10-PCS code for 2027?

Yes. 0WJQ8ZZ is valid for inpatient procedures from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

What is the ICD-9 procedure code for 0WJQ8ZZ?

The CMS GEMs map 0WJQ8ZZ to ICD-9-CM 89.39 (Other nonoperative measurements and examinations).