0WJP0ZZ

PCS Procedure

Inspection of Gastrointestinal Tract, Open Approach

About ICD-10-PCS code 0WJP0ZZ

In ICD-10-PCS, code 0WJP0ZZ describes Inspection of Gastrointestinal Tract, Open Approach. This procedure is listed in table 0WJ, part of Section 0 (Medical and Surgical). Its root operation is Inspection. The approach used is Open.

Procedure Details

Section: [0] Medical and Surgical
Body System: Anatomical Regions, General
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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