ICD-10-PCS Code For Subcutaneous Tissue And Fascia, Right Lower Arm: Procedure Code Group Overview

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0J0G includes procedures performed to alter subcutaneous tissue and fascia in the right lower arm. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when an anatomic modification of the subcutaneous tissue and fascia is performed without changing the function of the body part. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0J0G group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Subcutaneous Tissue And Fascia Alteration Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes inpatient alteration of the subcutaneous tissue and fascia of the right lower arm. Procedures in this group target the subcutaneous tissue and fascia body system and involve modifying an anatomic structure without affecting its function. Accurate coding ensures the medical record reflects the precise anatomic site and root operation, which supports appropriate inpatient reimbursement and case mix assignment.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
J	Body System	Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia
0	Operation	Alteration
G	Body Part	Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Right Lower Arm

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Subcutaneous Tissue And Fascia Alteration Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
J	Body System	Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia
0	Operation	Alteration
G	Body Part	Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Right Lower Arm

When to Use

Use a code from this group when the operative intent is to alter the subcutaneous tissue and fascia of the right lower arm without affecting its function. These codes apply to inpatient cases where the procedure modifies the anatomy but does not perform repair, excision, or other root operations that change function.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

2 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0J0G0ZZ	Alteration of Right Lower Arm Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
0J0G3ZZ	Alteration of Right Lower Arm Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Percutaneous Approach

DRG Codes

12 rows

DRG Code	Description
579	Other Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Procedures with MCC
580	Other Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Procedures with CC
581	Other Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Procedures without CC/MCC
619	O.R. Procedures for Obesity with MCC
620	O.R. Procedures for Obesity with CC
621	O.R. Procedures for Obesity without CC/MCC
907	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries with MCC
908	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries with CC
909	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries without CC/MCC
987	Non-Extensive O.R. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with MCC

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Typical Clinical Scenarios

An adult patient is admitted after sustaining a deep avulsion injury to the right lower arm from a machinery accident. The wound involves distorted subcutaneous tissue and fascia without injury to underlying muscles or neurovascular structures; inpatient alteration is performed to contour and reposition the subcutaneous tissue and fascia to facilitate wound closure and optimize soft-tissue contour. An open approach is required to directly visualize and modify the subcutaneous tissues and fascia. Typical codes: 0J0G0ZZ
A middle-aged patient is scheduled for elective debulking of hypertrophic subcutaneous tissue and thickened fascia of the right lower arm causing persistent discomfort and limiting prosthetic sleeve fit after prior trauma. The planned inpatient procedure modifies the subcutaneous tissue and fascia to improve contour and comfort without altering limb function, and is performed via a percutaneous technique under image guidance and local/regional anesthesia. Typical codes: 0J0G3ZZ
A patient presents with a chronic nonhealing soft-tissue contour deformity and symptomatic subcutaneous adhesions of the right lower arm after prior surgical debridement; during the inpatient admission, surgeons perform rework of the subcutaneous tissue and fascia to release adhesions and reshape the subcutaneous plane to allow subsequent definitive wound management. The procedure is performed through an open incision to address scarred fascia and subcutaneous tissue directly. Typical codes: 0J0G0ZZ

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0J04-RIGHT-NECK-ALTERATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Subcutaneous Tissue And Fascia, Right Neck: Procedure Code Group Overview

0J05-LEFT-NECK-ALTERATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Subcutaneous Tissue And Fascia Left Neck: Procedure Code Group Overview

0J06-SUBCUTANEOUS-TISSUE-AND-FASCIA-ALTERATION

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0J07-BACK-ALTERATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Subcutaneous Tissue And Fascia Back: Procedure Code Group Overview

0J08-SUBCUTANEOUS-TISSUE-AND-FASCIA-ALTERATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Subcutaneous Tissue And Fascia, Abdomen: Procedure Code Group Overview

0J09-SUBCUTANEOUS-TISSUE-AND-FASCIA-ALTERATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Subcutaneous Tissue And Fascia, Buttock: Procedure Code Group Overview

0J0D-RIGHT-UPPER-ARM-ALTERATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Subcutaneous Tissue And Fascia Right Upper Arm: Procedure Code Group Overview

0J0F-LEFT-UPPER-ARM-ALTERATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Subcutaneous Tissue And Fascia Left Upper Arm: Procedure Code Group Overview

0J0H-LEFT-LOWER-ARM-ALTERATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Left Lower Arm: Procedure Code Group Overview

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Frequently Asked Questions

References

1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.

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When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

2 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0J0G0ZZ	Alteration of Right Lower Arm Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
0J0G3ZZ	Alteration of Right Lower Arm Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Percutaneous Approach

DRG Codes

12 rows

DRG Code	Description
579	Other Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Procedures with MCC
580	Other Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Procedures with CC
581	Other Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Procedures without CC/MCC
619	O.R. Procedures for Obesity with MCC
620	O.R. Procedures for Obesity with CC
621	O.R. Procedures for Obesity without CC/MCC
907	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries with MCC
908	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries with CC
909	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries without CC/MCC
987	Non-Extensive O.R. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with MCC

Showing 1–10 of 12

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An adult patient is admitted after sustaining a deep avulsion injury to the right lower arm from a machinery accident. The wound involves distorted subcutaneous tissue and fascia without injury to underlying muscles or neurovascular structures; inpatient alteration is performed to contour and reposition the subcutaneous tissue and fascia to facilitate wound closure and optimize soft-tissue contour. An open approach is required to directly visualize and modify the subcutaneous tissues and fascia. Typical codes: 0J0G0ZZ
A middle-aged patient is scheduled for elective debulking of hypertrophic subcutaneous tissue and thickened fascia of the right lower arm causing persistent discomfort and limiting prosthetic sleeve fit after prior trauma. The planned inpatient procedure modifies the subcutaneous tissue and fascia to improve contour and comfort without altering limb function, and is performed via a percutaneous technique under image guidance and local/regional anesthesia. Typical codes: 0J0G3ZZ
A patient presents with a chronic nonhealing soft-tissue contour deformity and symptomatic subcutaneous adhesions of the right lower arm after prior surgical debridement; during the inpatient admission, surgeons perform rework of the subcutaneous tissue and fascia to release adhesions and reshape the subcutaneous plane to allow subsequent definitive wound management. The procedure is performed through an open incision to address scarred fascia and subcutaneous tissue directly. Typical codes: 0J0G0ZZ

ICD-10-PCS Code For Subcutaneous Tissue And Fascia Face: Procedure Code Group Overview

0J04-RIGHT-NECK-ALTERATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Subcutaneous Tissue And Fascia, Right Neck: Procedure Code Group Overview

0J05-LEFT-NECK-ALTERATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Subcutaneous Tissue And Fascia Left Neck: Procedure Code Group Overview

0J06-SUBCUTANEOUS-TISSUE-AND-FASCIA-ALTERATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Subcutaneous Tissue And Fascia Chest: Procedure Code Group Overview

0J07-BACK-ALTERATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Subcutaneous Tissue And Fascia Back: Procedure Code Group Overview

0J08-SUBCUTANEOUS-TISSUE-AND-FASCIA-ALTERATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Subcutaneous Tissue And Fascia, Abdomen: Procedure Code Group Overview

0J09-SUBCUTANEOUS-TISSUE-AND-FASCIA-ALTERATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Subcutaneous Tissue And Fascia, Buttock: Procedure Code Group Overview

0J0D-RIGHT-UPPER-ARM-ALTERATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Subcutaneous Tissue And Fascia Right Upper Arm: Procedure Code Group Overview

0J0F-LEFT-UPPER-ARM-ALTERATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Subcutaneous Tissue And Fascia Left Upper Arm: Procedure Code Group Overview

0J0H-LEFT-LOWER-ARM-ALTERATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Left Lower Arm: Procedure Code Group Overview

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Frequently Asked Questions

References

1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.

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ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

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ICD-10-PCS Codes

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Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

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Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS codes are included in the 0J0G procedure group?

What is the clinical intent of procedures in the Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Right Lower Arm group?

Which ICD-10-PCS section and body system apply to the 0J0G group?

How does accurate coding within the 0J0G group affect inpatient reimbursement?

What DRG categories may be associated with procedures coded to 0J0G codes?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS codes are included in the 0J0G procedure group?

What is the clinical intent of procedures in the Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Right Lower Arm group?

Which ICD-10-PCS section and body system apply to the 0J0G group?

How does accurate coding within the 0J0G group affect inpatient reimbursement?

What DRG categories may be associated with procedures coded to 0J0G codes?

References