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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0JB5 includes procedures performed to excise subcutaneous tissue and fascia in the left neck. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when portions of the left neck subcutaneous tissue or fascia are surgically removed without replacement for therapeutic or diagnostic reasons. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0JB5 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Left Neck Excision Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes excisions of subcutaneous tissue and fascia in the left neck and targets the subcutaneous tissue and fascia body system. Procedures involve cutting out or off a portion of the subcutaneous tissue and fascia without replacement to remove lesions, abnormal tissue, or for diagnostic sampling. Accurate coding to the correct root operation and body part is important for inpatient reimbursement because it captures the specific procedure performed and supports appropriate case mix assignment 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
5	Body Part	Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Left Neck

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Left 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
5	Body Part	Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Left Neck

When to Use

Use a code from this group when a surgeon removes part of the subcutaneous tissue or fascia in the left neck without replacing the tissue. This includes excisions performed to remove lesions, necrotic tissue, or to obtain diagnostic specimens from the left neck subcutaneous tissue and fascia.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

4 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0JB50ZX	Excision of Left Neck Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach, Diagnostic
0JB50ZZ	Excision of Left Neck Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
0JB53ZX	Excision of Left Neck Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Percutaneous Approach, Diagnostic
0JB53ZZ	Excision of Left 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

An adult presents urgently with a rapidly enlarging, fluctuant left lateral neck mass with overlying skin erythema and localized tenderness after a recent insect bite. Imaging and exam suggest a subcutaneous abscess confined to the left neck superficial fascia; the patient requires incision and open excision/drainage of infected subcutaneous tissue for source control and debridement. An open approach excision of infected subcutaneous tissue and fascia is performed without replacement to remove necrotic tissue and resolve infection. Typical codes: 0JB50ZZ
A middle-aged patient is scheduled electively for removal of a persistent, symptomatic subcutaneous lipomatous lesion in the left lateral neck that has grown over months and causes cosmetic concern and discomfort with neck movement. Preoperative evaluation demonstrates a well-circumscribed lesion in the subcutaneous tissue and superficial fascia; the surgeon performs an open excision to remove the lesion completely for symptom relief and histopathologic confirmation. No implant or graft is used; tissue is excised and sent for pathology. Typical codes: 0JB50ZZ
An inpatient with a prior fine-needle core biopsy of a left neck subcutaneous lesion has nondiagnostic results and persistent clinical concern for malignancy; the team performs a minimally invasive percutaneous excisional biopsy of subcutaneous tissue and fascia to obtain a diagnostic specimen. The procedure uses percutaneous instruments to excise tissue for definitive diagnosis without replacement of tissue. Typical codes: 0JB53ZX

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

0JB4-RIGHT-NECK-EXCISION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Subcutaneous Tissue And Fascia, Right 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
0JB50ZX	Excision of Left Neck Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach, Diagnostic
0JB50ZZ	Excision of Left Neck Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
0JB53ZX	Excision of Left Neck Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Percutaneous Approach, Diagnostic
0JB53ZZ	Excision of Left 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

An adult presents urgently with a rapidly enlarging, fluctuant left lateral neck mass with overlying skin erythema and localized tenderness after a recent insect bite. Imaging and exam suggest a subcutaneous abscess confined to the left neck superficial fascia; the patient requires incision and open excision/drainage of infected subcutaneous tissue for source control and debridement. An open approach excision of infected subcutaneous tissue and fascia is performed without replacement to remove necrotic tissue and resolve infection. Typical codes: 0JB50ZZ
A middle-aged patient is scheduled electively for removal of a persistent, symptomatic subcutaneous lipomatous lesion in the left lateral neck that has grown over months and causes cosmetic concern and discomfort with neck movement. Preoperative evaluation demonstrates a well-circumscribed lesion in the subcutaneous tissue and superficial fascia; the surgeon performs an open excision to remove the lesion completely for symptom relief and histopathologic confirmation. No implant or graft is used; tissue is excised and sent for pathology. Typical codes: 0JB50ZZ
An inpatient with a prior fine-needle core biopsy of a left neck subcutaneous lesion has nondiagnostic results and persistent clinical concern for malignancy; the team performs a minimally invasive percutaneous excisional biopsy of subcutaneous tissue and fascia to obtain a diagnostic specimen. The procedure uses percutaneous instruments to excise tissue for definitive diagnosis without replacement of tissue. Typical codes: 0JB53ZX

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

0JB4-RIGHT-NECK-EXCISION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Subcutaneous Tissue And Fascia, Right 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

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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 in the 0JB5 group for left neck subcutaneous tissue and fascia excision?

What body system and root operation does the 0JB5 group represent?

When should a coder use a diagnostic versus non-diagnostic code within 0JB5?

How does approach affect code selection in the 0JB5 group?

Why is accurate coding within ICD-10-PCS 0JB5 important for inpatient reimbursement?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS codes are in the 0JB5 group for left neck subcutaneous tissue and fascia excision?

What body system and root operation does the 0JB5 group represent?

When should a coder use a diagnostic versus non-diagnostic code within 0JB5?

How does approach affect code selection in the 0JB5 group?

Why is accurate coding within ICD-10-PCS 0JB5 important for inpatient reimbursement?

References