ICD-10-PCS 03J Medical and Surgical: Upper Arteries Inspection
The ICD-10-PCS root operation Inspection (code 03J) involves the visual and/or manual examination of a body part to determine its condition. In the Medical and Surgical section, this operation targets the Upper Arteries, allowing healthcare providers to assess these vessels without performing a treatment.
An upper artery inspection can be carried out through multiple approaches depending on clinical circumstances. For example, an Open Approach (03JY0ZZ) involves direct access to the artery, while less invasive methods like a Percutaneous Approach (03JY3ZZ) or a Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach (03JY4ZZ) use minimally invasive techniques. There is also the option of an External Approach (03JYXZZ), which examines the artery externally without incision. Accurate use of these codes ensures precise documentation of the inspection of upper arteries and guides appropriate clinical decision-making.
List of ICD-10-PCS codes used to specify 03J - Inspection (visually and/or manually exploring a body part). There are a total of 5 procedure codes in this section.
