Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Buttock ICD-10-PCS Coding

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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0J99 includes procedures performed to drain fluids or gases from the subcutaneous tissue and fascia in the buttock. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a clinician performs drainage to remove accumulated fluid, pus, or other exudate from the subcutaneous tissue and fascia of the buttock. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0J99 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 Drainage Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes drainage procedures performed on the subcutaneous tissue and fascia of the buttock. These procedures target the subcutaneous tissue and fascia body system and involve evacuating fluids or infectious material from that anatomical site. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding ensures the inpatient record reflects the drainage performed and supports appropriate reimbursement and case mix classification.

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

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, Buttock

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Subcutaneous Tissue And Fascia 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
9	Body Part	Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Buttock

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, Buttock

ICD-10-PCS Codes

6 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0J9900Z	Drainage of Buttock Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia with Drainage Device, Open Approach
0J990ZX	Drainage of Buttock Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach, Diagnostic
0J990ZZ	Drainage of Buttock Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
0J9930Z	Drainage of Buttock Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia with Drainage Device, Percutaneous Approach
0J993ZX	Drainage of Buttock Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Percutaneous Approach, Diagnostic
0J993ZZ	Drainage of Buttock Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Percutaneous Approach

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An adult presents to the emergency department with a rapidly enlarging, fluctuant, erythematous abscess of the buttock after several days of increasing pain and fever. Because the collection is large and fluctuant with overlying skin compromise, the surgeon performs an open incision and places a drainage device to evacuate purulent material and allow ongoing drainage. The procedure targets the subcutaneous tissue and fascia of the buttock to control infection and prevent deeper extension. Typical codes: 0J9900Z
An inpatient with a chronic seroma over the buttock following prior soft-tissue trauma is scheduled for planned percutaneous evacuation under imaging guidance to relieve persistent fluid collection and promote symptom resolution. A percutaneous drainage catheter is placed into the subcutaneous tissue and fascia to drain serous fluid and allow tract maturation for outpatient management. This is performed electively with imaging confirmation of catheter placement. Typical codes: 0J9930Z
A patient with a previously placed percutaneous drain for a buttock abscess presents with ongoing purulent drainage and concern for inadequate source control; the team converts to an open procedure to perform more thorough drainage and leaves an open drainage device in place. The operation targets the subcutaneous tissue and fascia to address persistent infection and improve drainage after the initial percutaneous approach failed. Typical codes: 0J9900Z, 0J9930Z

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 a rapidly enlarging, fluctuant, erythematous abscess of the buttock after several days of increasing pain and fever. Because the collection is large and fluctuant with overlying skin compromise, the surgeon performs an open incision and places a drainage device to evacuate purulent material and allow ongoing drainage. The procedure targets the subcutaneous tissue and fascia of the buttock to control infection and prevent deeper extension. Typical codes: 0J9900Z
An inpatient with a chronic seroma over the buttock following prior soft-tissue trauma is scheduled for planned percutaneous evacuation under imaging guidance to relieve persistent fluid collection and promote symptom resolution. A percutaneous drainage catheter is placed into the subcutaneous tissue and fascia to drain serous fluid and allow tract maturation for outpatient management. This is performed electively with imaging confirmation of catheter placement. Typical codes: 0J9930Z
A patient with a previously placed percutaneous drain for a buttock abscess presents with ongoing purulent drainage and concern for inadequate source control; the team converts to an open procedure to perform more thorough drainage and leaves an open drainage device in place. The operation targets the subcutaneous tissue and fascia to address persistent infection and improve drainage after the initial percutaneous approach failed. Typical codes: 0J9900Z, 0J9930Z

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Which procedures are included in the ICD-10-PCS code group 0J99?

What is the primary purpose of procedures coded to 0J99?

How does accurate coding within 0J99 affect inpatient documentation?

What are the approach and device variations represented in the 0J99 codes?

Are there related DRGs listed for the 0J99 procedure group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which procedures are included in the ICD-10-PCS code group 0J99?

What is the primary purpose of procedures coded to 0J99?

How does accurate coding within 0J99 affect inpatient documentation?

What are the approach and device variations represented in the 0J99 codes?

Are there related DRGs listed for the 0J99 procedure group?

References