ICD-10-PCS 05J Medical and Surgical: Upper Veins Inspection
The ICD-10-PCS root operation Inspection (code 05J) involves visually and/or manually exploring a body part to determine its condition. In this context, it specifically applies to the Upper Veins within the Medical and Surgical section.
This operation includes several approaches, such as the Open Approach (05JY0ZZ), which means directly viewing the vein via incisions, and minimally invasive methods like the Percutaneous Approach (05JY3ZZ) or the Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach (05JY4ZZ), which use needle punctures or endoscopic tools to inspect without large incisions. An External Approach (05JYXZZ) involves examination from outside the body without penetration. These codes reflect the detailed way ICD-10-PCS captures vein inspections, supporting precise documentation of procedures aimed at diagnosis or evaluation of vascular conditions in the upper extremities.
List of ICD-10-PCS codes used to specify 05J - Inspection (visually and/or manually exploring a body part). There are a total of 5 procedure codes in this section.
