ICD-10-PCS Root Operation `J`
Medical and Surgical, Male Reproductive 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:
V = Male Reproductive System

Root Operation:

1 - Bypass
2 - Change
5 - Destruction
7 - Dilation
9 - Drainage
B - Excision
C - Extirpation
H - Insertion
J - Inspection
L - Occlusion
M - Reattachment
N - Release
P - Removal
Q - Repair
R - Replacement
S - Reposition
T - Resection
W - Revision
U - Supplement
X - Transfer
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

0VJM - Epididymis and Spermatic Cord
0VJS - Penis
Includes:
- Corpus cavernosum
- Corpus spongiosum
0VJ4 - Prostate and Seminal Vesicles
0VJ8 - Scrotum and Tunica Vaginalis
0VJD - Testis
0VJR - Vas Deferens
Includes:
- Ductus deferens
- Ejaculatory duct