Inspection of Lower Muscle, External Approach
Medical and Surgical·Muscles·Table 0KJ·FY 2027
Inspection of Lower Muscle, External Approach corresponds to ICD-10-PCS code 0KJYXZZ, found in table 0KJ, part of Section 0 (Medical and Surgical). It applies to the Muscles body system. Its root operation is Inspection. The approach used is External.
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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
External: approach
Procedures performed directly on the skin or mucous membrane and procedures performed indirectly by the application of external force through the skin or mucous membrane