0WJ8XZZ
PCS ProcedureInspection of Chest Wall, External Approach
Inspection of Chest Wall, External Approach
In ICD-10-PCS, code 0WJ8XZZ describes Inspection of Chest Wall, External Approach. This procedure is listed in table 0WJ, part of Section 0 (Medical and Surgical). Its root operation is Inspection. The approach used is External.
Procedure Details
- Section
- [0] Medical and Surgical
- Body System
- Anatomical Regions, General
- Root Operation
- Inspection
Clinical Definitions
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
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
Adjacent Procedure Codes
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