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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0JB1 includes procedures performed to excise portions of the subcutaneous tissue and fascia in the face. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a portion of facial subcutaneous tissue or fascia is surgically removed without replacement for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0JB1 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, Face Excision Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes excision procedures targeting the subcutaneous tissue and fascia of the face within the medical and surgical section. These operations remove a portion of subcutaneous tissue or fascia without replacement for diagnostic or therapeutic reasons. Accurate coding of these excisions ensures inpatient records correctly reflect the procedure performed and supports appropriate reimbursement and case mix assignment.

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
1	Body Part	Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Face

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Subcutaneous Tissue And Fascia, Face 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
1	Body Part	Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Face

When to Use

Use a code from this group when a surgeon removes part of the facial subcutaneous tissue or fascia and does not replace the removed tissue. These codes apply for both diagnostic excisions and therapeutic removal of tissue when documented as excision without replacement.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

4 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0JB10ZX	Excision of Face Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach, Diagnostic
0JB10ZZ	Excision of Face Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
0JB13ZX	Excision of Face Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Percutaneous Approach, Diagnostic
0JB13ZZ	Excision of Face 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

A 45-year-old woman presents after a facial skin biopsy showed a suspicious subcutaneous mass consistent with possible soft-tissue neoplasm. Because imaging is inconclusive for tumor depth, the surgical team performs an open excisional biopsy of a portion of subcutaneous tissue and fascia in the cheek to obtain diagnostic tissue and ensure adequate margins; no graft or flap is used to replace the removed tissue. This inpatient procedure is undertaken for definitive diagnosis and staging. Typical codes: 0JB10ZX
A 68-year-old man is admitted after a facial laceration from a fall became infected with spreading cellulitis and an underlying abscess in the subcutaneous tissue and superficial fascia of the lower face. After initial IV antibiotics, the patient undergoes an open surgical excision and debridement removing infected subcutaneous tissue and necrotic fascia to control infection; no tissue replacement is performed. The procedure is performed during the same inpatient stay for source control. Typical codes: 0JB10ZZ
A 52-year-old patient with a history of prior facial excision for benign lesions now develops recurrent symptomatic subcutaneous scar tissue and tethering over the cheek causing pain and restricted motion. During a scheduled inpatient revision, surgeons remove portions of scarred subcutaneous tissue and fascia percutaneously under image guidance to alleviate symptoms; no replacement of the excised tissue is performed. Typical codes: 0JB13ZZ

ICD-10-PCS Code For Subcutaneous Tissue And Fascia, Scalp: 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
0JB10ZX	Excision of Face Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach, Diagnostic
0JB10ZZ	Excision of Face Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
0JB13ZX	Excision of Face Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Percutaneous Approach, Diagnostic
0JB13ZZ	Excision of Face 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

A 45-year-old woman presents after a facial skin biopsy showed a suspicious subcutaneous mass consistent with possible soft-tissue neoplasm. Because imaging is inconclusive for tumor depth, the surgical team performs an open excisional biopsy of a portion of subcutaneous tissue and fascia in the cheek to obtain diagnostic tissue and ensure adequate margins; no graft or flap is used to replace the removed tissue. This inpatient procedure is undertaken for definitive diagnosis and staging. Typical codes: 0JB10ZX
A 68-year-old man is admitted after a facial laceration from a fall became infected with spreading cellulitis and an underlying abscess in the subcutaneous tissue and superficial fascia of the lower face. After initial IV antibiotics, the patient undergoes an open surgical excision and debridement removing infected subcutaneous tissue and necrotic fascia to control infection; no tissue replacement is performed. The procedure is performed during the same inpatient stay for source control. Typical codes: 0JB10ZZ
A 52-year-old patient with a history of prior facial excision for benign lesions now develops recurrent symptomatic subcutaneous scar tissue and tethering over the cheek causing pain and restricted motion. During a scheduled inpatient revision, surgeons remove portions of scarred subcutaneous tissue and fascia percutaneously under image guidance to alleviate symptoms; no replacement of the excised tissue is performed. Typical codes: 0JB13ZZ

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

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

References

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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, Face excision group?

What procedure type do the 0JB1 codes represent?

When should a coder select a diagnostic versus non-diagnostic code in this group?

Which approaches are distinguished within the 0JB1 code set?

How does accurate coding of 0JB1 procedures impact inpatient records and reimbursement?

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, Face excision group?

What procedure type do the 0JB1 codes represent?

When should a coder select a diagnostic versus non-diagnostic code in this group?

Which approaches are distinguished within the 0JB1 code set?

How does accurate coding of 0JB1 procedures impact inpatient records and reimbursement?

References