ICD-10-PCS Subcutaneous Tissue And Fascia, Chest Coding

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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0J96 includes procedures performed to drain fluids and gases in the subcutaneous tissue and fascia of the chest. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a clinician performs drainage of fluid collections such as abscesses, hematomas, or seromas in the chest subcutaneous tissues. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0J96 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the specific drainage procedure performed and determines appropriate case mix and payment.

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Subcutaneous Tissue And Fascia, Chest Drainage Procedure Overview

Procedures in this group involve drainage of the subcutaneous tissue and fascia of the chest, targeting the subcutaneous tissue and fascia body system. These operations remove fluids or gases from the chest subcutaneous tissues to treat collections such as hematoma, seroma, or abscess. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding is important for inpatient reimbursement because it documents the specific drainage procedure performed and supports correct case mix assignment.

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

Character

ICD-10-PCS Category

Code Group Details

Section

Medical and Surgical

Body System

Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia

Operation

Drainage

Body Part

Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Chest

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Subcutaneous Tissue And Fascia, Chest Drainage Procedure Overview

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

Character

ICD-10-PCS Category

Code Group Details

Section

Medical and Surgical

Body System

Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia

Operation

Drainage

Body Part

Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Chest

ICD-10-PCS Codes

6 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0J9600Z	Drainage of Chest Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia with Drainage Device, Open Approach
0J960ZX	Drainage of Chest Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach, Diagnostic
0J960ZZ	Drainage of Chest Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
0J9630Z	Drainage of Chest Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia with Drainage Device, Percutaneous Approach
0J963ZX	Drainage of Chest Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Percutaneous Approach, Diagnostic
0J963ZZ	Drainage of Chest Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Percutaneous Approach

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An adult presents to the emergency department with rapidly enlarging, fluctuant erythematous swelling of the anterior chest wall after skin trauma; systemic signs of infection (fever, leukocytosis) and concern for a subcutaneous chest wall abscess prompt urgent inpatient incision and drainage to evacuate purulent material and control sepsis. Because the procedure is performed through an open incision with placement of a drain to allow ongoing egress of fluid, the likely codes are: Typical codes: 0J9600Z.
A hospitalized cancer patient develops a painful, noninfectious seroma beneath a prior chest wall surgical incision after oncologic resection; the collection is symptomatic and fails bedside needle aspiration, so the team schedules an operative percutaneous catheter drainage under image guidance to remove the serous fluid and prevent wound breakdown. The percutaneous approach with a drainage device placed for continued output corresponds to: Typical codes: 0J9630Z.
A postoperative patient returns from the ward with expanding subcutaneous hematoma of the chest causing skin compromise but without obvious systemic infection; the surgical service performs an open exploration for evacuation and the procedure is documented as diagnostic drainage when no device is left in place. The open diagnostic drainage code(s) applicable here are: Typical codes: 0J960ZX.

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.

An adult presents to the emergency department with rapidly enlarging, fluctuant erythematous swelling of the anterior chest wall after skin trauma; systemic signs of infection (fever, leukocytosis) and concern for a subcutaneous chest wall abscess prompt urgent inpatient incision and drainage to evacuate purulent material and control sepsis. Because the procedure is performed through an open incision with placement of a drain to allow ongoing egress of fluid, the likely codes are: Typical codes: 0J9600Z.
A hospitalized cancer patient develops a painful, noninfectious seroma beneath a prior chest wall surgical incision after oncologic resection; the collection is symptomatic and fails bedside needle aspiration, so the team schedules an operative percutaneous catheter drainage under image guidance to remove the serous fluid and prevent wound breakdown. The percutaneous approach with a drainage device placed for continued output corresponds to: Typical codes: 0J9630Z.
A postoperative patient returns from the ward with expanding subcutaneous hematoma of the chest causing skin compromise but without obvious systemic infection; the surgical service performs an open exploration for evacuation and the procedure is documented as diagnostic drainage when no device is left in place. The open diagnostic drainage code(s) applicable here are: Typical codes: 0J960ZX.

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Which body system and operation does ICD-10-PCS code group 0J96 represent?

What clinical situations are captured by the 0J96 drainage procedures?

How do approach and device attributes appear in the codes listed for 0J96?

How does accurate coding within ICD-10-PCS 0J96 affect inpatient reimbursement?

What specific ICD-10-PCS codes are included in the Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Chest drainage group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which body system and operation does ICD-10-PCS code group 0J96 represent?

What clinical situations are captured by the 0J96 drainage procedures?

How do approach and device attributes appear in the codes listed for 0J96?

How does accurate coding within ICD-10-PCS 0J96 affect inpatient reimbursement?

What specific ICD-10-PCS codes are included in the Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Chest drainage group?

References