ICD-10-PCS Code For Finger Nail: Procedure Code Group Overview

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0HJQ includes procedures performed to inspect skin structures in the fingernail. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a clinician performs a focused visual and/or manual examination of the fingernail to assess for disease, injury, or other abnormal conditions. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0HJQ group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Finger Nail Inspection Procedure Overview

Procedures in the ICD-10 PCS 0HJQ group involve visually and/or manually exploring the fingernail to evaluate its condition and identify abnormalities. These procedures target the Skin and Breast body system specifically at the fingernail. Accurate coding of inspection procedures ensures inpatient records reflect the clinical evaluation performed and supports appropriate case mix assignment and payment.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
H	Body System	Skin and Breast
J	Operation	Inspection
Q	Body Part	Finger Nail

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Finger Nail Inspection Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
H	Body System	Skin and Breast
J	Operation	Inspection
Q	Body Part	Finger Nail

When to Use

Use a code from this group when a clinician performs an external visual and/or manual examination of the fingernail to document findings or guide further management. These codes apply when the activity performed is solely inspection rather than a diagnostic test, repair, or removal procedure.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

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ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0HJQXZZ	Inspection of Finger Nail, External Approach

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient is admitted for evaluation after a fall that caused persistent nail bed discoloration and suspected subungual hematoma. Inpatient clinicians perform a focused external inspection of the fingernail to assess for signs of traumatic injury, infection, and need for further intervention or imaging. The inspection documents nail plate integrity, color changes, and any surrounding skin inflammation to guide next steps in management. Typical codes: 0HJQXZZ
A hospitalized patient with peripheral vascular disease undergoes routine inpatient wound rounds for monitoring of chronic nail dystrophy and paronychia. The clinician performs a deliberate external visual and manual examination of the fingernail to evaluate progression, document findings, and determine whether topical therapy or escalation of care is required. This inspection is part of planned inpatient assessment rather than a surgical procedure. Typical codes: 0HJQXZZ
A patient is admitted for cellulitis of the finger with suspected secondary nail involvement after an infected nail procedure in the outpatient setting. During inpatient evaluation, the team performs a thorough external inspection of the fingernail to identify evidence of ongoing infection, necrosis, or foreign material and to decide if debridement or nail removal is necessary. The inspection documents findings that influence the immediate treatment plan for the complication. Typical codes: 0HJQXZZ

Related Codes

0HJP-SKIN-INSPECTION

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

0HJR-TOE-NAIL-INSPECTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Toe Nail: Procedure Code Group Overview

0HJT-BREAST-RIGHT-INSPECTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Breast Right: Procedure Code Group Overview

0HJU-LEFT-BREAST-INSPECTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Left Breast: 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

1 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0HJQXZZ	Inspection of Finger Nail, External Approach

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient is admitted for evaluation after a fall that caused persistent nail bed discoloration and suspected subungual hematoma. Inpatient clinicians perform a focused external inspection of the fingernail to assess for signs of traumatic injury, infection, and need for further intervention or imaging. The inspection documents nail plate integrity, color changes, and any surrounding skin inflammation to guide next steps in management. Typical codes: 0HJQXZZ
A hospitalized patient with peripheral vascular disease undergoes routine inpatient wound rounds for monitoring of chronic nail dystrophy and paronychia. The clinician performs a deliberate external visual and manual examination of the fingernail to evaluate progression, document findings, and determine whether topical therapy or escalation of care is required. This inspection is part of planned inpatient assessment rather than a surgical procedure. Typical codes: 0HJQXZZ
A patient is admitted for cellulitis of the finger with suspected secondary nail involvement after an infected nail procedure in the outpatient setting. During inpatient evaluation, the team performs a thorough external inspection of the fingernail to identify evidence of ongoing infection, necrosis, or foreign material and to decide if debridement or nail removal is necessary. The inspection documents findings that influence the immediate treatment plan for the complication. Typical codes: 0HJQXZZ

Related Codes

0HJP-SKIN-INSPECTION

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

0HJR-TOE-NAIL-INSPECTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Toe Nail: Procedure Code Group Overview

0HJT-BREAST-RIGHT-INSPECTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Breast Right: Procedure Code Group Overview

0HJU-LEFT-BREAST-INSPECTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Left Breast: 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

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS code represents inspection of the fingernail?

What body system and operation are described by the 0HJQ code group?

When should a clinician use an ICD-10-PCS 0HJQ code in documentation?

How does coding within the 0HJQ group affect inpatient reimbursement?

Are there related DRGs listed for the 0HJQXZZ code?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS code represents inspection of the fingernail?

What body system and operation are described by the 0HJQ code group?

When should a clinician use an ICD-10-PCS 0HJQ code in documentation?

How does coding within the 0HJQ group affect inpatient reimbursement?

Are there related DRGs listed for the 0HJQXZZ code?

References