ICD-10-PCS 04J Medical and Surgical: Lower Arteries Inspection
The ICD-10-PCS root operation Inspection (code 04J) involves visually and/or manually examining a body part without changing its structure. This operation is part of the Medical and Surgical section and specifically targets the Lower Arteries.
The Inspection of Lower Arteries assesses vascular conditions by exploring these blood vessels through various approaches. For example, an Open Approach (code 04JY0ZZ) involves direct surgical exposure, while a Percutaneous Approach (code 04JY3ZZ) uses needle puncture or catheterization to access the artery. Less invasive options include the Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach (code 04JY4ZZ), employing a scope inserted through the skin, and the External Approach (code 04JYXZZ), which examines the artery from outside the body. These lower artery inspection codes document the method of examination precisely, aiding accurate clinical and procedural reporting.
List of ICD-10-PCS codes used to specify 04J - Inspection (visually and/or manually exploring a body part). There are a total of 5 procedure codes in this section.
