Inspection of Respiratory Tract, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic Approach
Medical and Surgical·Anatomical Regions, General·Table 0WJ·FY 2027
Inspection of Respiratory Tract, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic Approach corresponds to ICD-10-PCS code 0WJQ8ZZ, found in table 0WJ, part of Section 0 (Medical and Surgical). It applies to the Anatomical Regions, General body system. 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