Inspection of Mouth and Throat, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
Medical and Surgical·Mouth and Throat·Table 0CJ·FY 2027
Inspection of Mouth and Throat, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic corresponds to ICD-10-PCS code 0CJY8ZZ, found in table 0CJ, part of Section 0 (Medical and Surgical). It applies to the Mouth and Throat body system. Its root operation is Inspection. The approach used is Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic.
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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 Endoscopic: approach
Entry of instrumentation through a natural or artificial external opening to reach and visualize the site of the procedure