Inspection of Upper Extremity Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
Medical and Surgical·Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia·Table 0JJ·FY 2027
Inspection of Upper Extremity Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach corresponds to ICD-10-PCS code 0JJV0ZZ, found in table 0JJ, part of Section 0 (Medical and Surgical). It applies to the Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia 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