ICD-10-PCS Root Operation `J`
Medical and Surgical, Respiratory System, 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

ICD-10-PCS code structure

Section:
0 = Medical and Surgical

Body System:
B = Respiratory System

Root Operation:

1 - Bypass
2 - Change
5 - Destruction
7 - Dilation
9 - Drainage
B - Excision
C - Extirpation
D - Extraction
F - Fragmentation
H - Insertion
J - Inspection
L - Occlusion
M - Reattachment
N - Release
P - Removal
Q - Repair
R - Replacement
S - Reposition
T - Resection
V - Restriction
W - Revision
U - Supplement
Y - Transplantation

See Terms used in Medical and Surgical

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

Inspection

Visually and/or manually exploring a body part

0BJT - Diaphragm
0BJL - Lung, Left
0BJK - Lung, Right
0BJQ - Pleura
0BJ1 - Trachea
Includes:
- Cricoid cartilage
0BJ0 - Tracheobronchial Tree