0SJ20ZZ

PCS Procedure

Inspection of Lumbar Vertebral Disc, Open Approach

About ICD-10-PCS code 0SJ20ZZ

ICD-10-PCS classifies this procedure as 0SJ20ZZ: Inspection of Lumbar Vertebral Disc, Open Approach. Table 0SJ, part of Section 0 (Medical and Surgical) contains it. The procedure targets the Lower Joints body system. The approach used is Open.

Procedure Details

Section: [0] Medical and Surgical
Body System: Lower Joints
Root Operation: Inspection

Clinical Definitions

Root Operation · Operation

Inspection

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

Approach · Approach

Open

Cutting through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to expose the site of the procedure

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