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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0J2W includes procedures performed to change devices in the subcutaneous tissue and fascia of the lower extremity. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a device is removed from the subcutaneous tissue and fascia of the lower extremity and an identical or similar device is placed 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 0J2W 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, Lower Extremity Change Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes change procedures that target the subcutaneous tissue and fascia of the lower extremity. These procedures involve taking out or off a device from the subcutaneous tissue and fascia of the lower extremity and putting back an identical or similar device in or on the same anatomical site without cutting or puncturing the skin or a mucous membrane. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding for these procedures is important for inpatient documentation and reimbursement because it captures the specific operation and anatomic site treated.

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
W	Body Part	Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Lower 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
W	Body Part	Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Lower Extremity

When to Use

Use a code from this group when a device in the lower extremity subcutaneous tissue and fascia is taken out and an identical or similar device is put back in or on the same site without cutting or puncturing the skin. These codes apply specifically to inpatient settings where the documented procedure matches the change operation and the anatomical target as specified.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

2 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0J2WX0Z	Change Drainage Device in Lower Extremity Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, External Approach
0J2WXYZ	Change Other Device in Lower Extremity Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, External Approach

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient with a long-standing subcutaneous tunneled drainage catheter in the thigh presents with signs of device malfunction (poor drainage and localized swelling) but intact skin; inpatient evaluation determines the external portion of the drainage system can be removed and replaced at the same subcutaneous site without incision. A change procedure is performed to remove the malfunctioning external drainage device and place an identical external drainage device in the lower extremity subcutaneous tissue and fascia to restore function. Typical codes: 0J2WX0Z
A middle-aged patient admitted electively for planned replacement of a previously placed subcutaneous infusion port in the calf for long-term antibiotic therapy; the port is functioning but nearing end of service and the decision is made to exchange the device without creating a new incision. The procedure involves taking out the existing device and placing an identical subcutaneous device in the same lower extremity site via an external approach. Typical codes: 0J2WXYZ
A hospitalized patient develops contamination of a subcutaneous lower-extremity drain following soft-tissue infection; after evaluation, the team removes the contaminated external drainage device and replaces it immediately with a sterile, like device at the same subcutaneous location to maintain drainage and avoid new skin puncture. Typical codes: 0J2WX0Z, 0J2WXYZ

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

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

ICD-10-PCS Code For Subcutaneous Tissue And Fascia, Upper 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
0J2WX0Z	Change Drainage Device in Lower Extremity Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, External Approach
0J2WXYZ	Change Other Device in Lower Extremity Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, External Approach

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient with a long-standing subcutaneous tunneled drainage catheter in the thigh presents with signs of device malfunction (poor drainage and localized swelling) but intact skin; inpatient evaluation determines the external portion of the drainage system can be removed and replaced at the same subcutaneous site without incision. A change procedure is performed to remove the malfunctioning external drainage device and place an identical external drainage device in the lower extremity subcutaneous tissue and fascia to restore function. Typical codes: 0J2WX0Z
A middle-aged patient admitted electively for planned replacement of a previously placed subcutaneous infusion port in the calf for long-term antibiotic therapy; the port is functioning but nearing end of service and the decision is made to exchange the device without creating a new incision. The procedure involves taking out the existing device and placing an identical subcutaneous device in the same lower extremity site via an external approach. Typical codes: 0J2WXYZ
A hospitalized patient develops contamination of a subcutaneous lower-extremity drain following soft-tissue infection; after evaluation, the team removes the contaminated external drainage device and replaces it immediately with a sterile, like device at the same subcutaneous location to maintain drainage and avoid new skin puncture. Typical codes: 0J2WX0Z, 0J2WXYZ

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

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

ICD-10-PCS Code For Subcutaneous Tissue And Fascia, Upper 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

Which procedures are included in ICD-10-PCS code group 0J2W?

What are the specific codes listed in the 0J2W code group?

What ICD-10-PCS section, body system, operation, and body part attributes apply to 0J2W codes?

When should a 0J2W code be used for inpatient documentation?

Why is accurate coding within the 0J2W group important?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which procedures are included in ICD-10-PCS code group 0J2W?

What are the specific codes listed in the 0J2W code group?

What ICD-10-PCS section, body system, operation, and body part attributes apply to 0J2W codes?

When should a 0J2W code be used for inpatient documentation?

Why is accurate coding within the 0J2W group important?

References