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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0JC7 includes procedures performed to extirpate solid matter from the subcutaneous tissue and fascia in the back. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a clinician removes or extracts solid material such as a foreign body, hematoma, or other localized mass from the subcutaneous tissue and fascial layers of the back. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0JC7 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, Back Extirpation Procedure Overview

This procedure group contains extirpation procedures performed on the subcutaneous tissue and fascia of the back. These procedures involve the removal or extraction of solid matter, such as foreign bodies, hematomas, or other pathological material, from the subcutaneous tissue and fascial layers. Accurate selection of the correct International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Procedure Coding System code within this group ensures inpatient records reflect the operative action and supports correct 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
C	Operation	Extirpation
7	Body Part	Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Back

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Subcutaneous Tissue And Fascia, Back Extirpation Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
J	Body System	Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia
C	Operation	Extirpation
7	Body Part	Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Back

When to Use

Use a code from this group when solid material such as a foreign body, hematoma, or other localized mass is surgically removed from the subcutaneous tissue and fascia of the back. Select the specific ICD-10-PCS code that matches the documented tissue site and extirpation procedure performed intraoperatively.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

2 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0JC70ZZ	Extirpation of Matter from Back Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
0JC73ZZ	Extirpation of Matter from Back Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Percutaneous Approach

DRG Codes

9 rows

DRG Code	Description
579	Other Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Procedures with MCC
580	Other Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Procedures with CC
581	Other Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Procedures without CC/MCC
907	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries with MCC
908	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries with CC
909	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries without CC/MCC
987	Non-Extensive O.R. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with MCC
988	Non-Extensive O.R. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with CC
989	Non-Extensive O.R. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis without CC/MCC

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An adult patient presents to the emergency department after a motor vehicle collision with a large, painful palpable collection beneath the skin of the upper back consistent with a traumatic hematoma. Due to expanding size, pain, and concern for skin compromise the patient is admitted for surgical evacuation of solid clot and organized debris from the subcutaneous tissue and fascia; this is performed through an open incision to remove the material and control bleeding. Typical codes: 0JC70ZZ
An elderly nursing home resident develops a localized, fluctuant subcutaneous abscess on the lumbar back that is not amenable to bedside drainage because of dense fibrotic tissue and a deep loculated collection; the patient is admitted for operative removal of the organized purulent material and debridement of the subcutaneous tissue and fascia under anesthesia. Typical codes: 0JC70ZZ
A young adult presents electively for removal of a retained foreign body (shrapnel fragment) lodged in the subcutaneous tissue and fascia of the mid-back after prior outpatient attempts at removal failed; percutaneous image guidance is used to extract the solid fragment without a formal open incision, and the patient is observed postprocedure as an inpatient for pain control and wound monitoring. Typical codes: 0JC73ZZ

Related Codes

0JC0-SCALP-EXTIRPATION

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0JC1-SUBCUTANEOUS-TISSUE-AND-FASCIA-EXTIRPATION

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0JC4-RIGHT-NECK-EXTIRPATION

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0JC5-LEFT-NECK-EXTIRPATION

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0JC6-CHEST-TAKING-OR-CUTTING-SUBCUTANEOUS-TISSUE-AND-FASCIA

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0JC8-SUBCUTANEOUS-TISSUE-AND-FASCIA-EXTIRPATION

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0JC9-BUTTOCK-EXTIRPATION

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0JCB-PERINEUM-TAKING-OR-CUTTING-OUT-PERINEUM-EXTIRPATION

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0JCC-PELVIC-SUBCUTANEOUS-TISSUE-EXTIRPATION

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0JCD-RIGHT-UPPER-ARM-EXTIRPATION

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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

Which body system and operation does ICD-10-PCS code group 0JC7 represent?

Which specific ICD-10-PCS codes are included in the 0JC7 group?

For what clinical situations would a coder select a code from 0JC7?

How does accurate coding within 0JC7 affect inpatient reimbursement?

Which related DRGs may be affected by procedures in the 0JC7 group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which body system and operation does ICD-10-PCS code group 0JC7 represent?

Which specific ICD-10-PCS codes are included in the 0JC7 group?

For what clinical situations would a coder select a code from 0JC7?

How does accurate coding within 0JC7 affect inpatient reimbursement?

Which related DRGs may be affected by procedures in the 0JC7 group?

References