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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0J2S includes procedures performed to change devices in the subcutaneous tissue and fascia of the head and neck. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a device previously placed in the subcutaneous tissue or fascia of the head and neck is removed and an identical or similar device is reinserted without cutting or puncturing the skin or a mucous membrane. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0J2S 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, Head And Neck Change Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes inpatient procedures that change a device in or on the subcutaneous tissue and fascia of the head and neck without cutting or puncturing the skin or a mucous membrane. The body system targeted is the Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, and the root operation is Change. Accurate coding of these procedures ensures the inpatient record reflects the device management performed and supports correct assignment of payment and case mix group.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
J	Body System	Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia
2	Operation	Change
S	Body Part	Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Head and Neck

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Subcutaneous Tissue And Fascia, Head And Neck Change Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
J	Body System	Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia
2	Operation	Change
S	Body Part	Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Head and Neck

When to Use

Use a code from this group when an implanted or indwelling device in the subcutaneous tissue or fascia of the head and neck is taken out and a similar device is put back in or on the same anatomical site without open incision or puncture. These codes apply only when the procedure meets the Change root operation definition in the inpatient setting.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

2 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0J2SX0Z	Change Drainage Device in Head and Neck Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, External Approach
0J2SXYZ	Change Other Device in Head and Neck Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, External Approach

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient with a long-standing subcutaneous infusion port for frequent outpatient medication delivery presents to the hospital for an urgent but non-emergent replacement when the port malfunctions and cannot be accessed; because the device sits in the subcutaneous tissue of the neck, clinicians remove the faulty port and immediately insert an identical subcutaneous drainage or access device using an external approach without incising deeper tissues. Typical codes: 0J2SX0Z
A middle-aged patient admitted electively for planned replacement of a malfunctioning subcutaneous reservoir placed in the anterior neck for periodic drainage of a chronic seroma; during the inpatient procedure the old device is taken out and a similar drainage device is reinserted through the same subcutaneous tract without cutting or puncturing a mucous membrane. Typical codes: 0J2SX0Z
A patient develops superficial erosion around a previously implanted subcutaneous neck device with local infection but no requirement for open surgery; after removal of the compromised device at the bedside, clinicians immediately place a similar external-approach subcutaneous device to maintain drainage or access while treating the infection. Typical codes: 0J2SX0Z, 0J2SXYZ

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

0J2V-SUBCUTANEOUS-TISSUE-AND-FASCIA-CHANGE

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

0J2W-SUBCUTANEOUS-TISSUE-AND-FASCIA-CHANGE

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

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
0J2SX0Z	Change Drainage Device in Head and Neck Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, External Approach
0J2SXYZ	Change Other Device in Head and Neck Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, External Approach

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient with a long-standing subcutaneous infusion port for frequent outpatient medication delivery presents to the hospital for an urgent but non-emergent replacement when the port malfunctions and cannot be accessed; because the device sits in the subcutaneous tissue of the neck, clinicians remove the faulty port and immediately insert an identical subcutaneous drainage or access device using an external approach without incising deeper tissues. Typical codes: 0J2SX0Z
A middle-aged patient admitted electively for planned replacement of a malfunctioning subcutaneous reservoir placed in the anterior neck for periodic drainage of a chronic seroma; during the inpatient procedure the old device is taken out and a similar drainage device is reinserted through the same subcutaneous tract without cutting or puncturing a mucous membrane. Typical codes: 0J2SX0Z
A patient develops superficial erosion around a previously implanted subcutaneous neck device with local infection but no requirement for open surgery; after removal of the compromised device at the bedside, clinicians immediately place a similar external-approach subcutaneous device to maintain drainage or access while treating the infection. Typical codes: 0J2SX0Z, 0J2SXYZ

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

0J2V-SUBCUTANEOUS-TISSUE-AND-FASCIA-CHANGE

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

0J2W-SUBCUTANEOUS-TISSUE-AND-FASCIA-CHANGE

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

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

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Related Codes

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Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

What procedures are included in the 0J2S ICD-10-PCS code group?

When should a procedure from the 0J2S group be used in documentation?

What are the specific codes listed in this procedure group?

Which ICD-10-PCS section, body system, and operation apply to these codes?

Why is accurate coding within the 0J2S group important for inpatient care?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

What procedures are included in the 0J2S ICD-10-PCS code group?

When should a procedure from the 0J2S group be used in documentation?

What are the specific codes listed in this procedure group?

Which ICD-10-PCS section, body system, and operation apply to these codes?

Why is accurate coding within the 0J2S group important for inpatient care?

References