ICD-10-PCS Root Operation J
Medical and Surgical, Lower Arteries, Inspection

The Inspection root operation is identified by the character code J in the 3^rd position of the procedure code. It is defined as 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