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ICD-10-PCS Root Operation J
Medical and Surgical, Head and Facial Bones, 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:
  N = Head and Facial Bones

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

  • 0NJW - Facial Bone

  • 0NJB - Nasal Bone

    Includes:
    • Vomer of nasal septum

  • 0NJ0 - Skull