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ICD-10-PCS Root Operation J
Medical and Surgical, Ear, Nose, Sinus, Inspection

The Inspection root operation is identified by the character code J in the 3rd 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
ICD-10-PCS code structure

Section:
  0 = Medical and Surgical

Body System:
  9 = Ear, Nose, Sinus

Root Operation:

See Terms used in Medical and Surgical

The 4th character refers to the body part or body region.

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Inspection

Visually and/or manually exploring a body part

  • 09JJ - Ear, Left

  • 09JH - Ear, Right

  • 09JE - Inner Ear, Left

    Includes:
    • Bony labyrinth
    • Bony vestibule
    • Cochlea
    • Round window
    • Semicircular canal

  • 09JD - Inner Ear, Right

    Includes:
    • Bony labyrinth
    • Bony vestibule
    • Cochlea
    • Round window
    • Semicircular canal

  • 09JK - Nasal Mucosa and Soft Tissue

    Includes:
    • Columella
    • External naris
    • Greater alar cartilage
    • Internal naris
    • Lateral nasal cartilage
    • Lesser alar cartilage
    • Nasal cavity
    • Nostril

  • 09JY - Sinus

  • 09J8 - Tympanic Membrane, Left

    Includes:
    • Pars flaccida

  • 09J7 - Tympanic Membrane, Right

    Includes:
    • Pars flaccida