ICD-10-PCS Code for Adrenal Gland: Procedure Code Group Overview

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0GJ5 includes procedures performed to inspect endocrine system structures in the adrenal gland. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when visual or manual exploration of the adrenal gland is performed to evaluate pathology or assist in surgical planning. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0GJ5 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Adrenal Gland Inspection Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes visually and/or manually exploring the adrenal gland within the endocrine system to assess its condition. Procedures involve inspection of the adrenal gland to identify abnormalities, guide diagnosis, or plan further intervention. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding for these inspections is important for inpatient reimbursement because it documents the service provided and supports appropriate case mix assignment.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
G	Body System	Endocrine System
J	Operation	Inspection
5	Body Part	Adrenal Gland

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Adrenal Gland Inspection Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
G	Body System	Endocrine System
J	Operation	Inspection
5	Body Part	Adrenal Gland

When to Use

Use codes from this group when a visual or manual inspection of the adrenal gland is performed as part of an inpatient diagnostic or operative encounter. Do not use these codes for noninvasive imaging studies or procedures that do not include direct inspection of the adrenal gland.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

3 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0GJ50ZZ	Inspection of Adrenal Gland, Open Approach
0GJ53ZZ	Inspection of Adrenal Gland, Percutaneous Approach
0GJ54ZZ	Inspection of Adrenal Gland, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

DRG Codes

2 rows

DRG Code	Description
614	Adrenal and Pituitary Procedures with CC/MCC
615	Adrenal and Pituitary Procedures without CC/MCC

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A middle-aged patient presents to the inpatient service with sudden, severe flank pain and hemodynamic instability after a known adrenal mass was identified on prior outpatient imaging; concern for hemorrhage or rupture of the adrenal gland prompts a surgeon to perform an open operative exploration to directly inspect the gland, confirm bleeding, and determine the need for resection or control of hemorrhage. Typical codes: 0GJ50ZZ
An adult hospitalized for evaluation of Cushingoid features and episodic hypertension undergoes a percutaneous, image-guided adrenal procedure to visually and manually inspect the adrenal gland (via needle access) when noninvasive testing is inconclusive, allowing targeted assessment and tissue sampling planning during the same encounter. Typical codes: 0GJ53ZZ
A patient with a history of laparoscopic adrenal surgery develops persistent abdominal pain and suspected adhesions around the adrenal bed; during a subsequent minimally invasive endoscopic procedure the surgeon inspects the adrenal gland and surrounding structures percutaneously endoscopically to evaluate for residual disease or complications and to plan further management. Typical codes: 0GJ54ZZ

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0GJ0-PITUITARY-GLAND-INSPECTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Pituitary Gland: Procedure Code Group Overview

0GJ1-PINEAL-BODY-INSPECTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Pineal Body: Procedure Code Group Overview

0GJK-THYROID-GLAND-INSPECTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Thyroid Gland: Procedure Code Group Overview

0GJR-PARATHYROID-GLAND-INSPECTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Parathyroid Gland: Procedure Code Group Overview

0GJS-ENDOCRINE-GLAND-INSPECTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Endocrine Gland: 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
0GJ50ZZ	Inspection of Adrenal Gland, Open Approach
0GJ53ZZ	Inspection of Adrenal Gland, Percutaneous Approach
0GJ54ZZ	Inspection of Adrenal Gland, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

DRG Codes

2 rows

DRG Code	Description
614	Adrenal and Pituitary Procedures with CC/MCC
615	Adrenal and Pituitary Procedures without CC/MCC

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A middle-aged patient presents to the inpatient service with sudden, severe flank pain and hemodynamic instability after a known adrenal mass was identified on prior outpatient imaging; concern for hemorrhage or rupture of the adrenal gland prompts a surgeon to perform an open operative exploration to directly inspect the gland, confirm bleeding, and determine the need for resection or control of hemorrhage. Typical codes: 0GJ50ZZ
An adult hospitalized for evaluation of Cushingoid features and episodic hypertension undergoes a percutaneous, image-guided adrenal procedure to visually and manually inspect the adrenal gland (via needle access) when noninvasive testing is inconclusive, allowing targeted assessment and tissue sampling planning during the same encounter. Typical codes: 0GJ53ZZ
A patient with a history of laparoscopic adrenal surgery develops persistent abdominal pain and suspected adhesions around the adrenal bed; during a subsequent minimally invasive endoscopic procedure the surgeon inspects the adrenal gland and surrounding structures percutaneously endoscopically to evaluate for residual disease or complications and to plan further management. Typical codes: 0GJ54ZZ

Related Codes

0GJ0-PITUITARY-GLAND-INSPECTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Pituitary Gland: Procedure Code Group Overview

0GJ1-PINEAL-BODY-INSPECTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Pineal Body: Procedure Code Group Overview

0GJK-THYROID-GLAND-INSPECTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Thyroid Gland: Procedure Code Group Overview

0GJR-PARATHYROID-GLAND-INSPECTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Parathyroid Gland: Procedure Code Group Overview

0GJS-ENDOCRINE-GLAND-INSPECTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Endocrine Gland: 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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Code Attributes

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Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which procedures are included in the ICD-10-PCS 0GJ5 code group?

What is the purpose of procedures in the Adrenal Gland inspection group?

How does accurate coding of `0GJ5` procedures affect inpatient reimbursement?

Under which ICD-10-PCS section and body system are these inspection procedures classified?

Which DRGs are related to adrenal gland inspection procedures in this group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which procedures are included in the ICD-10-PCS 0GJ5 code group?

What is the purpose of procedures in the Adrenal Gland inspection group?

How does accurate coding of `0GJ5` procedures affect inpatient reimbursement?

Under which ICD-10-PCS section and body system are these inspection procedures classified?

Which DRGs are related to adrenal gland inspection procedures in this group?

References