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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0J2V includes procedures performed to change devices in the subcutaneous tissue and fascia of the upper extremity. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a device previously placed in the subcutaneous tissue or fascia of the upper extremity is removed and an identical or similar device is put back in or on the same body part without cutting or puncturing the skin or a mucous membrane. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0J2V group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and determines appropriate case mix and payment.

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Subcutaneous Tissue And Fascia, Upper Extremity Change Procedure Overview

This procedure group encompasses inpatient procedures that change a device on the subcutaneous tissue and fascia of the upper extremity without cutting or puncturing the skin or a mucous membrane. The body system targeted is the subcutaneous tissue and fascia of the upper extremity, and the operation is Change. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding is important to reflect the precise device management performed and to support correct 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
2	Operation	Change
V	Body Part	Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Upper Extremity

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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
V	Body Part	Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Upper Extremity

When to Use

Use a code from this group when an implanted or external device located in the subcutaneous tissue or fascia of the upper extremity is taken out and an identical or similar device is put back in or on the same body part without cutting or puncturing the skin or a mucous membrane. These codes apply only when the procedure meets the ICD-10-PCS Change operation definition and the anatomical site is the subcutaneous tissue and fascia of the upper extremity.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

2 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0J2VX0Z	Change Drainage Device in Upper Extremity Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, External Approach
0J2VXYZ	Change Other Device in Upper Extremity Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, External Approach

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Elderly patient on anticoagulation with an established subcutaneous insulin pump site in the upper arm develops erythema and purulent drainage around the device without skin incision; due to concern for device contamination and ongoing glucose management, the inpatient team removes the external drainage/infusion device and places an identical external drainage/infusion device on the same upper-extremity subcutaneous tissue to maintain therapy while treating infection. Typical codes: 0J2VX0Z
Pediatric patient scheduled electively for replacement of a malfunctioning subcutaneous reservoir port in the upper arm used for long-term medication access; during the planned inpatient procedure the existing port is taken out and a similar port is reinserted into the same subcutaneous tissue and fascia location without cutting or puncturing the skin or mucous membrane. Typical codes: 0J2VXYZ, 0J2VX0Z
Adult trauma patient with a previously placed subcutaneous wound drainage device in the forearm that becomes dislodged after transfer from the emergency department; to re-establish proper drainage and wound care in the inpatient setting, the team removes the displaced device and repositions an equivalent external drainage device in the same subcutaneous tissue and fascia of the upper extremity without skin incision. Typical codes: 0J2VX0Z

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

0J2T-SUBCUTANEOUS-TISSUE-AND-FASCIA-CHANGE

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

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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
0J2VX0Z	Change Drainage Device in Upper Extremity Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, External Approach
0J2VXYZ	Change Other Device in Upper Extremity Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, External Approach

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Elderly patient on anticoagulation with an established subcutaneous insulin pump site in the upper arm develops erythema and purulent drainage around the device without skin incision; due to concern for device contamination and ongoing glucose management, the inpatient team removes the external drainage/infusion device and places an identical external drainage/infusion device on the same upper-extremity subcutaneous tissue to maintain therapy while treating infection. Typical codes: 0J2VX0Z
Pediatric patient scheduled electively for replacement of a malfunctioning subcutaneous reservoir port in the upper arm used for long-term medication access; during the planned inpatient procedure the existing port is taken out and a similar port is reinserted into the same subcutaneous tissue and fascia location without cutting or puncturing the skin or mucous membrane. Typical codes: 0J2VXYZ, 0J2VX0Z
Adult trauma patient with a previously placed subcutaneous wound drainage device in the forearm that becomes dislodged after transfer from the emergency department; to re-establish proper drainage and wound care in the inpatient setting, the team removes the displaced device and repositions an equivalent external drainage device in the same subcutaneous tissue and fascia of the upper extremity without skin incision. Typical codes: 0J2VX0Z

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

0J2T-SUBCUTANEOUS-TISSUE-AND-FASCIA-CHANGE

ICD-10-PCS Code For Subcutaneous Tissue And Fascia, Trunk: 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 ICD-10-PCS code group 0J2V?

When should `0J2VX0Z` be used?

What does `0J2VXYZ` represent in this code group?

Why is accurate coding within the 0J2V group important for inpatient records?

What are the section, body system, operation, and body part attributes for this procedure group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

What procedures are included in the ICD-10-PCS code group 0J2V?

When should `0J2VX0Z` be used?

What does `0J2VXYZ` represent in this code group?

Why is accurate coding within the 0J2V group important for inpatient records?

What are the section, body system, operation, and body part attributes for this procedure group?

References