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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0JB0 includes procedures performed to excise portions of the subcutaneous tissue and fascia in the scalp. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a portion of the scalp subcutaneous tissue or fascia is surgically removed without replacement for treatment or diagnostic purposes. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0JB0 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy and determination of appropriate case mix and payment.

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Subcutaneous Tissue And Fascia, Scalp Excision Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes excision of portions of the subcutaneous tissue and fascia of the scalp and targets the subcutaneous tissue and fascial layer as the body system. These procedures involve cutting out or off diseased, damaged, or unwanted tissue without replacing it. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding is important for inpatient reimbursement because it documents the exact operation performed and supports correct case mix and payment.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
J	Body System	Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia
B	Operation	Excision
0	Body Part	Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Scalp

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Subcutaneous Tissue And Fascia, Scalp Excision Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
J	Body System	Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia
B	Operation	Excision
0	Body Part	Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Scalp

When to Use

Use a code from this group when a surgeon removes a portion of the scalp subcutaneous tissue or fascia as part of treatment, debridement, or diagnostic excision. Do not use these codes if tissue is replaced, reconstructed, or if the operation targets a different body system or deeper intracranial structures.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

4 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0JB00ZX	Excision of Scalp Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach, Diagnostic
0JB00ZZ	Excision of Scalp Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
0JB03ZX	Excision of Scalp Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Percutaneous Approach, Diagnostic
0JB03ZZ	Excision of Scalp Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Percutaneous Approach

DRG Codes

47 rows

DRG Code	Description
040	Peripheral, Cranial Nerve and Other Nervous System Procedures with MCC
041	Peripheral, Cranial Nerve and Other Nervous System Procedures with CC or Peripheral Neurostimulator
042	Peripheral, Cranial Nerve and Other Nervous System Procedures without CC/MCC
115	Extraocular Procedures Except Orbit
143	Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat O.R. Procedures with MCC
144	Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat O.R. Procedures with CC
145	Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat O.R. Procedures without CC/MCC
166	Other Respiratory System O.R. Procedures with MCC
167	Other Respiratory System O.R. Procedures with CC
168	Other Respiratory System O.R. Procedures without CC/MCC

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Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient on anticoagulation presents to the emergency department with a rapidly expanding subgaleal hematoma beneath the scalp after a fall, causing pain and scalp tension. Because imaging and exam localize a discrete hematoma within the subcutaneous tissue and fascial plane of the scalp, the patient is admitted for surgical evacuation of the localized collection via an open approach to control bleeding and remove clot from the subcutaneous/fascial layers without replacing tissue. Typical codes: 0JB00ZZ.
A middle-aged patient with a chronic, nonhealing infected sebaceous cyst in the scalp that has failed outpatient incision and drainage is admitted electively for definitive removal of the diseased subcutaneous tissue and involved fascia to resolve recurrent infection and obtain tissue for culture. The planned inpatient procedure is an open excision of the infected subcutaneous tissue and fascia of the scalp with diagnostic specimens sent. Typical codes: 0JB00ZX, 0JB00ZZ.
A pediatric patient develops a small, well-circumscribed subcutaneous scalp mass noted on exam during a same-day admission for evaluation; the team performs a percutaneous biopsy/excisional removal of the lesion under imaging guidance to establish histologic diagnosis and relieve focal symptoms without reconstruction. Typical codes: 0JB03ZX, 0JB03ZZ.

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

0JB4-RIGHT-NECK-EXCISION

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

0JB5-LEFT-NECK-EXCISION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Left Neck: Procedure Code Group Overview

0JB6-SUBCUTANEOUS-TISSUE-CHEST-EXCISION

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

0JB7-SUBCUTANEOUS-TISSUE-AND-FASCIA-EXCISION

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

0JB8-SUBCUTANEOUS-TISSUE-ABDOMEN-EXCISION

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

0JB9-BUTTOCK-EXCISION

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

0JBB-PERINEUM-EXCISION

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

0JBC-PELVIC-REGION-EXCISION

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

0JBD-RIGHT-UPPER-ARM-EXCISION

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

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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

4 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0JB00ZX	Excision of Scalp Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach, Diagnostic
0JB00ZZ	Excision of Scalp Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
0JB03ZX	Excision of Scalp Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Percutaneous Approach, Diagnostic
0JB03ZZ	Excision of Scalp Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Percutaneous Approach

DRG Codes

47 rows

DRG Code	Description
040	Peripheral, Cranial Nerve and Other Nervous System Procedures with MCC
041	Peripheral, Cranial Nerve and Other Nervous System Procedures with CC or Peripheral Neurostimulator
042	Peripheral, Cranial Nerve and Other Nervous System Procedures without CC/MCC
115	Extraocular Procedures Except Orbit
143	Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat O.R. Procedures with MCC
144	Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat O.R. Procedures with CC
145	Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat O.R. Procedures without CC/MCC
166	Other Respiratory System O.R. Procedures with MCC
167	Other Respiratory System O.R. Procedures with CC
168	Other Respiratory System O.R. Procedures without CC/MCC

Showing 1–10 of 47

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient on anticoagulation presents to the emergency department with a rapidly expanding subgaleal hematoma beneath the scalp after a fall, causing pain and scalp tension. Because imaging and exam localize a discrete hematoma within the subcutaneous tissue and fascial plane of the scalp, the patient is admitted for surgical evacuation of the localized collection via an open approach to control bleeding and remove clot from the subcutaneous/fascial layers without replacing tissue. Typical codes: 0JB00ZZ.
A middle-aged patient with a chronic, nonhealing infected sebaceous cyst in the scalp that has failed outpatient incision and drainage is admitted electively for definitive removal of the diseased subcutaneous tissue and involved fascia to resolve recurrent infection and obtain tissue for culture. The planned inpatient procedure is an open excision of the infected subcutaneous tissue and fascia of the scalp with diagnostic specimens sent. Typical codes: 0JB00ZX, 0JB00ZZ.
A pediatric patient develops a small, well-circumscribed subcutaneous scalp mass noted on exam during a same-day admission for evaluation; the team performs a percutaneous biopsy/excisional removal of the lesion under imaging guidance to establish histologic diagnosis and relieve focal symptoms without reconstruction. Typical codes: 0JB03ZX, 0JB03ZZ.

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

0JB4-RIGHT-NECK-EXCISION

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

0JB5-LEFT-NECK-EXCISION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Left Neck: Procedure Code Group Overview

0JB6-SUBCUTANEOUS-TISSUE-CHEST-EXCISION

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

0JB7-SUBCUTANEOUS-TISSUE-AND-FASCIA-EXCISION

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

0JB8-SUBCUTANEOUS-TISSUE-ABDOMEN-EXCISION

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

0JB9-BUTTOCK-EXCISION

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

0JBB-PERINEUM-EXCISION

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

0JBC-PELVIC-REGION-EXCISION

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

0JBD-RIGHT-UPPER-ARM-EXCISION

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

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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

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

References

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ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

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Code Attributes

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Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS codes are included in the Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Scalp excision group?

What body system and operation are represented by this ICD-10-PCS group?

When should codes from `0JB0` be used for inpatient documentation?

How does accurate coding within the `0JB0` group affect reimbursement and case mix?

Which DRG categories may relate to procedures captured by this code group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS codes are included in the Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Scalp excision group?

What body system and operation are represented by this ICD-10-PCS group?

When should codes from `0JB0` be used for inpatient documentation?

How does accurate coding within the `0JB0` group affect reimbursement and case mix?

Which DRG categories may relate to procedures captured by this code group?

References