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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0JB4 includes procedures performed to excise portions of subcutaneous tissue and fascia in the right neck. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a portion of the subcutaneous tissue or fascia in the right neck is surgically removed without replacement. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0JB4 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and ensures clinical documentation accurately supports payment and case mix.

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Subcutaneous Tissue And Fascia, Right Neck Excision Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes excision operations that remove portions of the subcutaneous tissue and fascia in the right neck. Procedures target the subcutaneous tissue and fascial layer and involve cutting out or off tissue without replacement. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding captures the specific root operation and body part for inpatient records. Correct coding supports appropriate case mix assignment and reimbursement.

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
4	Body Part	Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Right Neck

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Subcutaneous Tissue And Fascia, Right Neck 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
4	Body Part	Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Right Neck

When to Use

Use codes from this group when an inpatient undergoes surgical removal of part of the subcutaneous tissue or fascial layer in the right neck and no replacement is performed. These codes apply when the documented root operation is excision and the body part is the subcutaneous tissue and fascia, right neck.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

4 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0JB40ZX	Excision of Right Neck Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach, Diagnostic
0JB40ZZ	Excision of Right Neck Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
0JB43ZX	Excision of Right Neck Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Percutaneous Approach, Diagnostic
0JB43ZZ	Excision of Right Neck 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 middle-aged patient presents to the inpatient service with a rapidly enlarging, fluctuant right lateral neck mass after several days of fever and localized erythema; imaging and exam are consistent with a subcutaneous abscess confined to the right neck requiring operative drainage and debridement of infected subcutaneous tissue and fascia to control sepsis. An open excision of the infected subcutaneous tissue and fascia is performed during the inpatient admission to remove necrotic tissue and allow healing. Typical codes: 0JB40ZZ, 0JB40ZX
An elderly patient with a chronic, recurrent pilonidal-type sinus or draining cutaneous fistula in the right lower neck region is admitted electively for definitive surgical management after outpatient measures fail; the surgeon excises the involved portion of subcutaneous tissue and fascia to remove the tract and prevent recurrence. This planned inpatient excision targets the subcutaneous tissue and fascial layer without replacement and may be done via a percutaneous approach if minimally invasive techniques are used. Typical codes: 0JB43ZZ, 0JB43ZX
A patient develops a nonhealing postoperative wound on the right neck after prior dermatologic tumor excision, with persistent subcutaneous scar tissue and tethering causing pain and drainage; inpatient surgical management includes excision of the scarred subcutaneous tissue and fascia to achieve healthy margins and allow secondary closure or wound care. The procedure removes diseased subcutaneous tissue and fascia without replacement and may be documented as an open excision for diagnostic or therapeutic intent. Typical codes: 0JB40ZZ, 0JB40ZX

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

0JB1-SUBCUTANEOUS-TISSUE-AND-FASCIA-FACE-EXCISION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Subcutaneous Tissue And Fascia Face: 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
0JB40ZX	Excision of Right Neck Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach, Diagnostic
0JB40ZZ	Excision of Right Neck Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
0JB43ZX	Excision of Right Neck Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Percutaneous Approach, Diagnostic
0JB43ZZ	Excision of Right Neck 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 middle-aged patient presents to the inpatient service with a rapidly enlarging, fluctuant right lateral neck mass after several days of fever and localized erythema; imaging and exam are consistent with a subcutaneous abscess confined to the right neck requiring operative drainage and debridement of infected subcutaneous tissue and fascia to control sepsis. An open excision of the infected subcutaneous tissue and fascia is performed during the inpatient admission to remove necrotic tissue and allow healing. Typical codes: 0JB40ZZ, 0JB40ZX
An elderly patient with a chronic, recurrent pilonidal-type sinus or draining cutaneous fistula in the right lower neck region is admitted electively for definitive surgical management after outpatient measures fail; the surgeon excises the involved portion of subcutaneous tissue and fascia to remove the tract and prevent recurrence. This planned inpatient excision targets the subcutaneous tissue and fascial layer without replacement and may be done via a percutaneous approach if minimally invasive techniques are used. Typical codes: 0JB43ZZ, 0JB43ZX
A patient develops a nonhealing postoperative wound on the right neck after prior dermatologic tumor excision, with persistent subcutaneous scar tissue and tethering causing pain and drainage; inpatient surgical management includes excision of the scarred subcutaneous tissue and fascia to achieve healthy margins and allow secondary closure or wound care. The procedure removes diseased subcutaneous tissue and fascia without replacement and may be documented as an open excision for diagnostic or therapeutic intent. Typical codes: 0JB40ZZ, 0JB40ZX

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

0JB1-SUBCUTANEOUS-TISSUE-AND-FASCIA-FACE-EXCISION

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

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 body part and operation does ICD-10-PCS code group 0JB4 represent?

What are the specific ICD-10-PCS codes included in the 0JB4 group?

When should a 0JB4 code be used for inpatient documentation?

How does accurate coding within the 0JB4 group affect hospital reimbursement?

What approaches and diagnostic designations are reflected by the codes in 0JB4?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which body part and operation does ICD-10-PCS code group 0JB4 represent?

What are the specific ICD-10-PCS codes included in the 0JB4 group?

When should a 0JB4 code be used for inpatient documentation?

How does accurate coding within the 0JB4 group affect hospital reimbursement?

What approaches and diagnostic designations are reflected by the codes in 0JB4?

References