Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Abdomen ICD-10-PCS Coding

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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0JC8 includes procedures performed to remove or take out solid matter from subcutaneous tissue and fascia in the abdomen. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when an extirpation procedure is performed to extract foreign bodies, concretions, or other solid material from the abdominal subcutaneous tissue and fascia. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0JC8 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the specific extirpation procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Subcutaneous Tissue And Fascia, Abdomen Extirpation Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes extirpation (taking or cutting out solid matter) from the subcutaneous tissue and fascia of the abdominal region. The procedures target the subcutaneous tissue and fascia body system and involve removal of foreign bodies, calculi, or solid pathological material. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding ensures the inpatient record reflects the specific extirpation performed and supports correct case mix assignment and reimbursement.

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

Character

ICD-10-PCS Category

Code Group Details

Section

Medical and Surgical

Body System

Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia

Operation

Extirpation

Body Part

Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Abdomen

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Subcutaneous Tissue And Fascia, Abdomen Extirpation Procedure Overview

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

Character

ICD-10-PCS Category

Code Group Details

Section

Medical and Surgical

Body System

Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia

Operation

Extirpation

Body Part

Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Abdomen

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0JC80ZZ	Extirpation of Matter from Abdomen Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
0JC83ZZ	Extirpation of Matter from Abdomen Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Percutaneous Approach

ICD-10-PCS Code

Description

0JC80ZZ

Extirpation of Matter from Abdomen Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach

0JC83ZZ

Extirpation of Matter from Abdomen 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 contaminated lacerations and embedded debris in the anterior abdominal subcutaneous tissue; because there is concern for retained foreign material and infection risk, the patient is admitted for operative debridement and removal of the solid contaminants from the abdominal subcutaneous tissue and fascia via an open surgical approach. Typical codes: 0JC80ZZ
A middle-aged patient with a history of prior abdominal trauma develops a painful, palpable subcutaneous mass suspicious for a localized foreign body or organizing hematoma beneath the abdominal fascia; after imaging and failure of conservative management, the patient is scheduled for a percutaneous extirpation to extract the solid material under image guidance as an inpatient procedure. Typical codes: 0JC83ZZ
An immunocompromised elderly patient inpatient develops a draining sinus over a prior abdominal surgical site with persistent nonviable concretions and palpable solid debris in the subcutaneous tissue; because bedside measures are insufficient and there is ongoing sepsis risk, a formal open extirpation and thorough removal of the solid material from the abdominal subcutaneous tissue and fascia is performed in the operating room. Typical codes: 0JC80ZZ

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.

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0JC80ZZ	Extirpation of Matter from Abdomen Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
0JC83ZZ	Extirpation of Matter from Abdomen Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Percutaneous Approach

An adult patient presents to the emergency department after a motor vehicle collision with contaminated lacerations and embedded debris in the anterior abdominal subcutaneous tissue; because there is concern for retained foreign material and infection risk, the patient is admitted for operative debridement and removal of the solid contaminants from the abdominal subcutaneous tissue and fascia via an open surgical approach. Typical codes: 0JC80ZZ
A middle-aged patient with a history of prior abdominal trauma develops a painful, palpable subcutaneous mass suspicious for a localized foreign body or organizing hematoma beneath the abdominal fascia; after imaging and failure of conservative management, the patient is scheduled for a percutaneous extirpation to extract the solid material under image guidance as an inpatient procedure. Typical codes: 0JC83ZZ
An immunocompromised elderly patient inpatient develops a draining sinus over a prior abdominal surgical site with persistent nonviable concretions and palpable solid debris in the subcutaneous tissue; because bedside measures are insufficient and there is ongoing sepsis risk, a formal open extirpation and thorough removal of the solid material from the abdominal subcutaneous tissue and fascia is performed in the operating room. Typical codes: 0JC80ZZ

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What procedures are included in the 0JC8 ICD-10-PCS code group?

Which specific ICD-10-PCS codes are in this procedure group?

What is the primary clinical documentation purpose of coding within 0JC8?

Which DRG categories might result from procedures coded to 0JC8?

In what section and body system is 0JC8 classified within ICD-10-PCS?

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When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

What procedures are included in the 0JC8 ICD-10-PCS code group?

Which specific ICD-10-PCS codes are in this procedure group?

What is the primary clinical documentation purpose of coding within 0JC8?

Which DRG categories might result from procedures coded to 0JC8?

In what section and body system is 0JC8 classified within ICD-10-PCS?

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