09J87ZZBillable procedure code

Inspection of Left Tympanic Membrane, Via Natural or Artificial Opening

Medical and Surgical·Ear, Nose, Sinus·Table 09J·FY 2027

Inspection of Left Tympanic Membrane, Via Natural or Artificial Opening corresponds to ICD-10-PCS code 09J87ZZ, found in table 09J, part of Section 0 (Medical and Surgical). It applies to the Ear, Nose, Sinus body system. Its root operation is Inspection. The approach used is Via Natural or Artificial Opening.

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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

Via Natural or Artificial Opening: approach

Entry of instrumentation through a natural or artificial external opening to reach the site of the procedure