ICD-10-PCS Code For Heart: Procedure Code Group Overview

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 02JA includes procedures performed to inspect cardiac structures in the heart. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when direct visual or manual exploration of the heart is performed to evaluate anatomy or pathology. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 02JA group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Heart Inspection Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes visually and/or manually exploring the heart to directly inspect cardiac structures and assess integrity or pathology. These procedures target the heart and great vessels within the medical and surgical section, and typically involve direct visualization or manual exploration during an inpatient encounter. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding for these inspections ensures the procedure performed is captured for proper clinical documentation and inpatient reimbursement.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
2	Body System	Heart and Great Vessels
J	Operation	Inspection
A	Body Part	Heart

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Heart Inspection Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
2	Body System	Heart and Great Vessels
J	Operation	Inspection
A	Body Part	Heart

When to Use

Use codes from this group when the primary intraoperative action is inspection of the heart or great vessels rather than repair or other interventions. These codes apply when direct visualization or manual assessment is performed to evaluate cardiac anatomy, pathology, or device placement during an inpatient procedure.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

3 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
02JA0ZZ	Inspection of Heart, Open Approach
02JA3ZZ	Inspection of Heart, Percutaneous Approach
02JA4ZZ	Inspection of Heart, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

DRG Codes

28 rows

DRG Code	Description
143	Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat O.R. Procedures with MCC
144	Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat O.R. Procedures with CC
145	Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat O.R. Procedures without CC/MCC
163	Major Chest Procedures with MCC
164	Major Chest Procedures with CC
165	Major Chest Procedures without CC/MCC
166	Other Respiratory System O.R. Procedures with MCC
167	Other Respiratory System O.R. Procedures with CC
168	Other Respiratory System O.R. Procedures without CC/MCC
264	Other Circulatory System O.R. Procedures

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Typical Clinical Scenarios

A patient presents emergently with penetrating chest trauma and hemodynamic instability after a stab wound; during urgent median sternotomy the cardiac surgeon performs a direct visual inspection of the heart to identify sources of bleeding, epicardial lacerations, or chamber injury before definitive repair. This is an acute, life‑threatening operative exploration to assess extent of cardiac damage. Typical codes: 02JA0ZZ
An elderly patient with progressive heart failure and refractory arrhythmias is admitted electively for surgical evaluation during planned open cardiac surgery; the operative team performs a deliberate inspection of the heart to assess ventricular function, valve apparatus, and coronary anatomy as part of the intraoperative assessment prior to proceeding with corrective procedures. This is a planned inpatient inspection to guide the definitive intervention. Typical codes: 02JA0ZZ
A patient with a prior percutaneous valve implantation develops suspected device malposition and hemodynamic compromise; during a diagnostic percutaneous endoscopic procedure the cardiology team visually inspects the heart and valve position to determine the need for revision or conversion to open repair. This represents an inpatient complication evaluation using a minimally invasive endoscopic approach. Typical codes: 02JA4ZZ, 02JA3ZZ

Related Codes

02JY-GREAT-VESSEL-INSPECTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Great Vessel: Procedure Code Group Overview

Frequently Asked Questions

References

1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.

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When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

3 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
02JA0ZZ	Inspection of Heart, Open Approach
02JA3ZZ	Inspection of Heart, Percutaneous Approach
02JA4ZZ	Inspection of Heart, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

DRG Codes

28 rows

DRG Code	Description
143	Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat O.R. Procedures with MCC
144	Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat O.R. Procedures with CC
145	Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat O.R. Procedures without CC/MCC
163	Major Chest Procedures with MCC
164	Major Chest Procedures with CC
165	Major Chest Procedures without CC/MCC
166	Other Respiratory System O.R. Procedures with MCC
167	Other Respiratory System O.R. Procedures with CC
168	Other Respiratory System O.R. Procedures without CC/MCC
264	Other Circulatory System O.R. Procedures

Showing 1–10 of 28

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A patient presents emergently with penetrating chest trauma and hemodynamic instability after a stab wound; during urgent median sternotomy the cardiac surgeon performs a direct visual inspection of the heart to identify sources of bleeding, epicardial lacerations, or chamber injury before definitive repair. This is an acute, life‑threatening operative exploration to assess extent of cardiac damage. Typical codes: 02JA0ZZ
An elderly patient with progressive heart failure and refractory arrhythmias is admitted electively for surgical evaluation during planned open cardiac surgery; the operative team performs a deliberate inspection of the heart to assess ventricular function, valve apparatus, and coronary anatomy as part of the intraoperative assessment prior to proceeding with corrective procedures. This is a planned inpatient inspection to guide the definitive intervention. Typical codes: 02JA0ZZ
A patient with a prior percutaneous valve implantation develops suspected device malposition and hemodynamic compromise; during a diagnostic percutaneous endoscopic procedure the cardiology team visually inspects the heart and valve position to determine the need for revision or conversion to open repair. This represents an inpatient complication evaluation using a minimally invasive endoscopic approach. Typical codes: 02JA4ZZ, 02JA3ZZ

Related Codes

02JY-GREAT-VESSEL-INSPECTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Great Vessel: Procedure Code Group Overview

Frequently Asked Questions

References

1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.

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Heart Inspection Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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Heart Inspection Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which procedures are included in ICD-10-PCS code group 02JA?

What is the primary purpose of procedures in the 02JA group?

In which ICD-10-PCS section and body system is 02JA categorized?

How does accurate coding of 02JA procedures affect hospital reimbursement?

Which DRG categories may relate to procedures in the 02JA group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which procedures are included in ICD-10-PCS code group 02JA?

What is the primary purpose of procedures in the 02JA group?

In which ICD-10-PCS section and body system is 02JA categorized?

How does accurate coding of 02JA procedures affect hospital reimbursement?

Which DRG categories may relate to procedures in the 02JA group?

References