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 X2JA includes procedures performed to inspect cardiac structures in the heart. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a clinician performs a transthoracic echocardiographic inspection of the heart with computer-aided guidance to evaluate anatomy or function. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS X2JA 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 inspection of the heart using imaging to visually evaluate cardiac structures and function. The procedures target the cardiovascular system and involve transthoracic echocardiographic techniques with computer-aided guidance. Accurate coding of these inspections is important for reflecting the clinical work performed and for appropriate inpatient reimbursement.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
X	Section	New Technology
2	Body System	Cardiovascular System
J	Operation	Inspection
A	Body Part	Heart

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Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
X	Section	New Technology
2	Body System	Cardiovascular System
J	Operation	Inspection
A	Body Part	Heart

When to Use

Use a code from this group when a transthoracic echocardiographic inspection of the heart is performed with computer-aided guidance during an inpatient encounter. Do not use these codes for nonvisual testing or procedures that do not involve inspection of cardiac structures.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

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ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
X2JAX47	Inspection of Heart using Transthoracic Echocardiography, Computer-aided Guidance, New Technology Group 7

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient is admitted with acute onset dyspnea and hypoxemia after suspected acute heart failure exacerbation. The inpatient team performs a transthoracic echocardiographic inspection of the heart using computer-aided guidance to assess ventricular function, valvular integrity, and to identify potential cardiogenic causes of pulmonary edema. The imaging helps guide immediate medical management and hemodynamic assessment. Typical codes: X2JAX47
A 55-year-old patient with known cardiomyopathy is admitted electively for monitoring and optimization of medical therapy. As part of the planned inpatient evaluation, clinicians perform a transthoracic echocardiographic inspection of the heart with computer-aided guidance to obtain detailed assessment of chamber sizes, ejection fraction, and valvular function to inform long‑term treatment decisions. The procedure is scheduled and performed in a controlled inpatient setting. Typical codes: X2JAX47
A patient post cardiac surgery develops new murmur and hemodynamic instability on postoperative day two. To evaluate for postoperative complications such as pericardial effusion, valvular dysfunction, or regional wall motion abnormalities, the team performs a transthoracic echocardiographic inspection of the heart using computer-aided guidance at the bedside. The inspection is used to identify findings that may require urgent intervention. Typical codes: X2JAX47

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
X2JAX47	Inspection of Heart using Transthoracic Echocardiography, Computer-aided Guidance, New Technology Group 7

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient is admitted with acute onset dyspnea and hypoxemia after suspected acute heart failure exacerbation. The inpatient team performs a transthoracic echocardiographic inspection of the heart using computer-aided guidance to assess ventricular function, valvular integrity, and to identify potential cardiogenic causes of pulmonary edema. The imaging helps guide immediate medical management and hemodynamic assessment. Typical codes: X2JAX47
A 55-year-old patient with known cardiomyopathy is admitted electively for monitoring and optimization of medical therapy. As part of the planned inpatient evaluation, clinicians perform a transthoracic echocardiographic inspection of the heart with computer-aided guidance to obtain detailed assessment of chamber sizes, ejection fraction, and valvular function to inform long‑term treatment decisions. The procedure is scheduled and performed in a controlled inpatient setting. Typical codes: X2JAX47
A patient post cardiac surgery develops new murmur and hemodynamic instability on postoperative day two. To evaluate for postoperative complications such as pericardial effusion, valvular dysfunction, or regional wall motion abnormalities, the team performs a transthoracic echocardiographic inspection of the heart using computer-aided guidance at the bedside. The inspection is used to identify findings that may require urgent intervention. Typical codes: X2JAX47

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

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Which ICD-10-PCS code is used for transthoracic echocardiographic inspection of the heart with computer-aided guidance?

What is the purpose of procedures in the X2JA code group?

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

How does accurate coding within the X2JA group affect inpatient documentation?

Are there Related DRGs listed for `X2JAX47`?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Which ICD-10-PCS code is used for transthoracic echocardiographic inspection of the heart with computer-aided guidance?

What is the purpose of procedures in the X2JA code group?

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

How does accurate coding within the X2JA group affect inpatient documentation?

Are there Related DRGs listed for `X2JAX47`?

References