Inspection of Upper Intestinal Tract, Open Approach
Medical and Surgical·Gastrointestinal System·Table 0DJ·FY 2027
Inspection of Upper Intestinal Tract, Open Approach corresponds to ICD-10-PCS code 0DJ00ZZ, found in table 0DJ, part of Section 0 (Medical and Surgical). It applies to the Gastrointestinal System 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