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ICD-10-PCS Root Operation J
Medical and Surgical, Lymphatic and Hemic Systems, 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:
  7 = Lymphatic and Hemic Systems

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

  • 07JT - Bone Marrow

  • 07JL - Cisterna Chyli

    Includes:
    • Intestinal lymphatic trunk
    • Lumbar lymphatic trunk

  • 07JN - Lymphatic

  • 07JP - Spleen

    Includes:
    • Accessory spleen

  • 07JK - Thoracic Duct

    Includes:
    • Left jugular trunk
    • Left subclavian trunk

  • 07JM - Thymus

    Includes:
    • Thymus gland