Inspection of Gastrointestinal Tract, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic Approach
Medical and Surgical·Anatomical Regions, General·Table 0WJ·FY 2027
In ICD-10-PCS, code 0WJP8ZZ describes Inspection of Gastrointestinal Tract, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic Approach. This procedure is listed in table 0WJ, part of Section 0 (Medical and Surgical). Its root operation is Inspection. The approach used is Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic.
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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
Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic: approach
Entry of instrumentation through a natural or artificial external opening to reach and visualize the site of the procedure