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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0J9D includes procedures performed to drain fluids and/or gases from the subcutaneous tissue and fascia in the right upper arm. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when the clinician performs drainage of abscesses, hematomas, seromas, or other fluid collections in the right upper arm subcutaneous tissue and fascia. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0J9D group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the specific drainage procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Subcutaneous Tissue And Fascia Drainage Procedure Overview

The procedures in this group involve drainage of the subcutaneous tissue and fascia, targeting the subcutaneous tissue and fascia body system in the right upper arm. These procedures remove or let out fluids or gases from the specified anatomical site to treat abscesses, hematomas, or seromas. Accurate coding of drainage procedures supports correct inpatient reimbursement by capturing the specific operation and body part treated.

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
D	Body Part	Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Right Upper Arm

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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
D	Body Part	Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Right Upper Arm

When to Use

Use a code from this group when a clinician performs drainage of an abscess, hematoma, seroma, or other fluid collection located in the right upper arm subcutaneous tissue and fascia during an inpatient stay. Select the code that reflects the drainage operation and the specified body part to ensure accurate documentation and coding.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

6 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0J9D00Z	Drainage of Right Upper Arm Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia with Drainage Device, Open Approach
0J9D0ZX	Drainage of Right Upper Arm Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach, Diagnostic
0J9D0ZZ	Drainage of Right Upper Arm Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
0J9D30Z	Drainage of Right Upper Arm Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia with Drainage Device, Percutaneous Approach
0J9D3ZX	Drainage of Right Upper Arm Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Percutaneous Approach, Diagnostic
0J9D3ZZ	Drainage of Right Upper Arm Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Percutaneous Approach

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A 45-year-old woman presents to the emergency department with a rapidly enlarging, painful fluctuant mass over the lateral right upper arm after cellulitis. Clinical exam and bedside ultrasound confirm a subcutaneous abscess in the right upper arm requiring immediate evacuation. The surgeon performs an open incision and drainage with placement of a drain to allow continuous postoperative drainage and control infection during the inpatient stay. Typical codes: 0J9D00Z
A 60-year-old man is admitted electively for drainage of a chronic seroma in the right upper arm that developed after prior trauma and failed conservative management. Under image guidance, the interventional team performs a percutaneous aspiration and places a small drainage device to evacuate persistent serous fluid and promote resolution while monitoring inpatient for recurrence. Typical codes: 0J9D30Z
A 30-year-old patient with a history of prior incision and drainage of a right upper arm abscess presents with recurrent collection and persistent wound drainage. The operating surgeon performs an open re-exploration and drainage without placement of a device to evacuate residual infected material and obtain cultures to guide further therapy during the inpatient admission. Typical codes: 0J9D0ZZ

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0J99-BUTTOCK-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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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 ICD-10-PCS code group 0J9D?

What are the specific ICD-10-PCS codes in this group?

What body system and operation do these codes represent?

How does accurate coding within 0J9D support inpatient reimbursement?

Are there related DRGs listed for this code group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which procedures are included in ICD-10-PCS code group 0J9D?

What are the specific ICD-10-PCS codes in this group?

What body system and operation do these codes represent?

How does accurate coding within 0J9D support inpatient reimbursement?

Are there related DRGs listed for this code group?

References