ICD-10-PCS GZJ Mental Health: None Light Therapy
The ICD-10-PCS root operation Light Therapy (code GZJ) refers to the use of targeted light exposure as a treatment modality. This operation is classified specifically under the Mental Health section, indicating its application in psychiatric or psychological therapeutic contexts.
Light Therapy is often utilized to manage conditions such as seasonal affective disorder and certain mood disorders by influencing biological rhythms and brain chemistry. The coding examples, including the general Mental Health, Light Therapy code (GZJ) and its extended form (GZJZZZZ), demonstrate the system’s way of documenting these procedures without additional qualifiers. Accurate coding of Light Therapy within the mental health domain ensures proper representation of this non-invasive treatment method in patient records and supports appropriate clinical and billing processes.
List of ICD-10-PCS codes used to specify GZJ - Light Therapy (application of specialized light treatments to improve functioning or well-being). There are a total of 2 procedure codes in this section.
