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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0J94 includes procedures performed to drain fluids and pus from the subcutaneous tissue and fascia in the right neck. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a clinician performs incision and drainage or percutaneous drainage of an abscess or fluid collection in the right neck subcutaneous tissue and fascial planes. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0J94 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the specific procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Subcutaneous Tissue And Fascia Drainage Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes drainage procedures performed on the subcutaneous tissue and fascia of the right neck. These procedures involve removing accumulated fluids or pus from the subcutaneous tissue and fascial planes to treat infection, abscess, or fluid collections. Accurate coding captures the specific body part and root operation, which affects inpatient reimbursement and case mix grouping. Correct ICD-10-PCS assignment ensures the clinical intervention is properly documented for payment and quality reporting.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
J	Body System	Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia
9	Operation	Drainage
4	Body Part	Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Right Neck

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Subcutaneous Tissue And Fascia Drainage Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
J	Body System	Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia
9	Operation	Drainage
4	Body Part	Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Right Neck

When to Use

Use codes from this group when the primary purpose of the procedure is removal of fluid or pus from the subcutaneous tissue and fascia of the right neck. Select the specific ICD-10-PCS code when the documentation specifies the right neck subcutaneous tissue and fascial planes as the site and drainage is performed.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

6 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0J9400Z	Drainage of Right Neck Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia with Drainage Device, Open Approach
0J940ZX	Drainage of Right Neck Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach, Diagnostic
0J940ZZ	Drainage of Right Neck Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
0J9430Z	Drainage of Right Neck Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia with Drainage Device, Percutaneous Approach
0J943ZX	Drainage of Right Neck Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Percutaneous Approach, Diagnostic
0J943ZZ	Drainage of Right Neck Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Percutaneous Approach

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A middle-aged patient presents to the emergency department with acute onset of a painful, fluctuant swelling in the right lateral neck after several days of worsening erythema and fever; imaging and bedside exam confirm a superficial abscess confined to the subcutaneous tissue and fascia. Because this is an urgent infectious process requiring source control, surgeons perform incision and drainage of the right neck subcutaneous tissue and fascia, often placing a drain to allow continued egress of purulent material and prevent reaccumulation. Typical codes: 0J9400Z, 0J9430Z
An adult with a history of recurrent right neck seroma following prior cervical surgery is admitted electively for operative management after failed outpatient aspiration; the collection is localized to the subcutaneous tissue and fascial planes without deep neck space involvement. In the controlled operative setting, the surgeon performs a formal open drainage and excision of the seroma capsule with placement of a drain to facilitate healing and closure. Typical codes: 0J9400Z
An elderly patient on anticoagulation develops a progressive, tense hematoma of the right neck subcutaneous tissue causing airway compromise and hemodynamic instability, prompting urgent percutaneous decompression at bedside or in the radiology suite. The procedure is performed percutaneously to evacuate the fluid collection from the subcutaneous tissue and fascia of the right neck, often as a temporizing measure or when open surgery is high risk. Typical codes: 0J9430Z, 0J943ZZ

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0J90-SCALP-DRAINAGE

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0J95-LEFT-NECK-DRAINAGE

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0J96-SUBCUTANEOUS-TISSUE-CHEST-DRAINAGE

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0J97-SUBCUTANEOUS-TISSUE-AND-FASCIA-BACK-DRAINAGE

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0J98-SUBCUTANEOUS-TISSUE-AND-FASCIA-DRAINAGE

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

0J99-BUTTOCK-DRAINAGE

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

0J9B-PERINEUM-DRAINAGE

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0J9C-SUBCUTANEOUS-TISSUE-DRAINAGE

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0J9D-RIGHT-UPPER-ARM-DRAINAGE

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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

6 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0J9400Z	Drainage of Right Neck Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia with Drainage Device, Open Approach
0J940ZX	Drainage of Right Neck Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach, Diagnostic
0J940ZZ	Drainage of Right Neck Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
0J9430Z	Drainage of Right Neck Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia with Drainage Device, Percutaneous Approach
0J943ZX	Drainage of Right Neck Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Percutaneous Approach, Diagnostic
0J943ZZ	Drainage of Right Neck Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Percutaneous Approach

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A middle-aged patient presents to the emergency department with acute onset of a painful, fluctuant swelling in the right lateral neck after several days of worsening erythema and fever; imaging and bedside exam confirm a superficial abscess confined to the subcutaneous tissue and fascia. Because this is an urgent infectious process requiring source control, surgeons perform incision and drainage of the right neck subcutaneous tissue and fascia, often placing a drain to allow continued egress of purulent material and prevent reaccumulation. Typical codes: 0J9400Z, 0J9430Z
An adult with a history of recurrent right neck seroma following prior cervical surgery is admitted electively for operative management after failed outpatient aspiration; the collection is localized to the subcutaneous tissue and fascial planes without deep neck space involvement. In the controlled operative setting, the surgeon performs a formal open drainage and excision of the seroma capsule with placement of a drain to facilitate healing and closure. Typical codes: 0J9400Z
An elderly patient on anticoagulation develops a progressive, tense hematoma of the right neck subcutaneous tissue causing airway compromise and hemodynamic instability, prompting urgent percutaneous decompression at bedside or in the radiology suite. The procedure is performed percutaneously to evacuate the fluid collection from the subcutaneous tissue and fascia of the right neck, often as a temporizing measure or when open surgery is high risk. Typical codes: 0J9430Z, 0J943ZZ

Related Codes

0J90-SCALP-DRAINAGE

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

0J91-SUBCUTANEOUS-TISSUE-AND-FASCIA-DRAINAGE

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

0J95-LEFT-NECK-DRAINAGE

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

0J96-SUBCUTANEOUS-TISSUE-CHEST-DRAINAGE

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

0J97-SUBCUTANEOUS-TISSUE-AND-FASCIA-BACK-DRAINAGE

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

0J98-SUBCUTANEOUS-TISSUE-AND-FASCIA-DRAINAGE

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

0J99-BUTTOCK-DRAINAGE

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

0J9B-PERINEUM-DRAINAGE

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

0J9C-SUBCUTANEOUS-TISSUE-DRAINAGE

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

0J9D-RIGHT-UPPER-ARM-DRAINAGE

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

Showing 1–10 of 21

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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Code Attributes

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Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which procedures are included in the ICD-10-PCS 0J94 code group?

What body system and operation does code group 0J94 represent?

How do the individual codes in 0J94 differ by approach and device?

Why is accurate coding within the 0J94 group important for inpatient care?

Which codes explicitly indicate use of a drainage device or a diagnostic drainage?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which procedures are included in the ICD-10-PCS 0J94 code group?

What body system and operation does code group 0J94 represent?

How do the individual codes in 0J94 differ by approach and device?

Why is accurate coding within the 0J94 group important for inpatient care?

Which codes explicitly indicate use of a drainage device or a diagnostic drainage?

References