Inspection of Brain, Open Approach
Medical and Surgical·Central Nervous System and Cranial Nerves·Table 00J·FY 2027
Inspection of Brain, Open Approach corresponds to ICD-10-PCS code 00J00ZZ, found in table 00J, part of Section 0 (Medical and Surgical). It applies to the Central Nervous System and Cranial Nerves body system. Its root operation is Inspection. The approach used is Open.
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What the code means
Inspection: root operation
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
Open: approach
Cutting through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to expose the site of the procedure