J
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.
Section:
1 = Obstetrics
Body System:
0 = Pregnancy
Root Operation:
A - Abortion2 - ChangeE - Delivery9 - DrainageD - ExtractionH - InsertionP - RemovalQ - RepairS - RepositionT - ResectionY - Transplantation