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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0JD0 includes procedures performed to extract tissue from the subcutaneous tissue and fascia of the scalp. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a portion or all of the subcutaneous tissue or fascia of the scalp is pulled, stripped, or otherwise extracted by force. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0JD0 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the specific extraction procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Subcutaneous Tissue And Fascia, Scalp Extraction Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes extraction operations involving the subcutaneous tissue and fascia of the scalp. Procedures in this group target the subcutaneous tissue and fascia body system and involve pulling or stripping out or off all or a portion of that tissue by the use of force. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding is important for inpatient reimbursement because it captures the specific operation and anatomical site, supporting correct clinical documentation and payment.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
J	Body System	Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia
D	Operation	Extraction
0	Body Part	Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Scalp

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Subcutaneous Tissue And Fascia, Scalp Extraction Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
J	Body System	Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia
D	Operation	Extraction
0	Body Part	Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Scalp

When to Use

Use a code from this group when the documented procedure involves extracting or stripping all or part of the subcutaneous tissue or fascia of the scalp by force. Select the specific ICD-10-PCS code that corresponds to the extent and site of the extraction as described in the operative record.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

2 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0JD00ZZ	Extraction of Scalp Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
0JD03ZZ	Extraction of Scalp Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Percutaneous Approach

DRG Codes

15 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
500	Soft Tissue Procedures with MCC
501	Soft Tissue Procedures with CC
502	Soft Tissue Procedures without CC/MCC
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

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Typical Clinical Scenarios

An adult presents after a motor vehicle collision with a large scalp avulsion exposing galea and subcutaneous tissue. In the operating room, the injured subcutaneous tissue and fascia of the scalp are actively debrided and nonviable tissue is forcibly stripped away to prepare the wound bed for reconstruction and hemostasis. This urgent operative extraction targets the subcutaneous tissue and fascia of the scalp to remove devitalized tissue. Typical codes: 0JD00ZZ
A patient with a chronic, recurrent subgaleal fluid collection beneath a previous scar undergoes a planned inpatient procedure to remove adherent, fibrotic subcutaneous tissue and fascia contributing to the collection. Through a controlled surgical exposure, scarred subcutaneous tissue and fascia of the scalp are pulled and stripped off to eliminate the pathological tissue plane prior to definitive closure. This elective extraction addresses persistent symptomatic tissue causing recurrence. Typical codes: 0JD00ZZ
An older adult with a history of prior percutaneous drainage of a subcutaneous scalp abscess returns with recurrent purulent drainage and a tethered pocket on imaging; during inpatient care a percutaneous extraction is performed to strip and remove residual infected subcutaneous tissue and fascia contributing to the chronic infection. The procedure uses a percutaneous approach to extract the pathologic subcutaneous tissue and fascia of the scalp to control the infection and allow subsequent healing. Typical codes: 0JD03ZZ

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

0JD4-RIGHT-NECK-EXTRACTION

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

0JD5-LEFT-NECK-EXTRACTION

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

0JD6-SUBCUTANEOUS-TISSUE-CHEST-EXTRACTION

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

0JD7-SUBCUTANEOUS-TISSUE-AND-FASCIA-EXTRACTION

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

0JD8-SUBCUTANEOUS-TISSUE-AND-FASCIA-EXTRACTION

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

0JD9-BUTTOCK-EXTRACTION

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

0JDB-PERINEUM-EXTRACTION

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

0JDC-SUBCUTANEOUS-TISSUE-AND-FASCIA-EXTRACTION

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

0JDD-RIGHT-UPPER-ARM-EXTRACTION

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

2 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0JD00ZZ	Extraction of Scalp Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
0JD03ZZ	Extraction of Scalp Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Percutaneous Approach

DRG Codes

15 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
500	Soft Tissue Procedures with MCC
501	Soft Tissue Procedures with CC
502	Soft Tissue Procedures without CC/MCC
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

Showing 1–10 of 15

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An adult presents after a motor vehicle collision with a large scalp avulsion exposing galea and subcutaneous tissue. In the operating room, the injured subcutaneous tissue and fascia of the scalp are actively debrided and nonviable tissue is forcibly stripped away to prepare the wound bed for reconstruction and hemostasis. This urgent operative extraction targets the subcutaneous tissue and fascia of the scalp to remove devitalized tissue. Typical codes: 0JD00ZZ
A patient with a chronic, recurrent subgaleal fluid collection beneath a previous scar undergoes a planned inpatient procedure to remove adherent, fibrotic subcutaneous tissue and fascia contributing to the collection. Through a controlled surgical exposure, scarred subcutaneous tissue and fascia of the scalp are pulled and stripped off to eliminate the pathological tissue plane prior to definitive closure. This elective extraction addresses persistent symptomatic tissue causing recurrence. Typical codes: 0JD00ZZ
An older adult with a history of prior percutaneous drainage of a subcutaneous scalp abscess returns with recurrent purulent drainage and a tethered pocket on imaging; during inpatient care a percutaneous extraction is performed to strip and remove residual infected subcutaneous tissue and fascia contributing to the chronic infection. The procedure uses a percutaneous approach to extract the pathologic subcutaneous tissue and fascia of the scalp to control the infection and allow subsequent healing. Typical codes: 0JD03ZZ

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

0JD4-RIGHT-NECK-EXTRACTION

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

0JD5-LEFT-NECK-EXTRACTION

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

0JD6-SUBCUTANEOUS-TISSUE-CHEST-EXTRACTION

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

0JD7-SUBCUTANEOUS-TISSUE-AND-FASCIA-EXTRACTION

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

0JD8-SUBCUTANEOUS-TISSUE-AND-FASCIA-EXTRACTION

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

0JD9-BUTTOCK-EXTRACTION

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

0JDB-PERINEUM-EXTRACTION

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

0JDC-SUBCUTANEOUS-TISSUE-AND-FASCIA-EXTRACTION

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

0JDD-RIGHT-UPPER-ARM-EXTRACTION

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

Showing 1–10 of 20

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

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Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

What procedures are included in the 0JD0 ICD-10-PCS code group?

What is the purpose of using ICD-10-PCS codes in the 0JD0 group for inpatient documentation?

Which code attributes define the 0JD0 procedure group?

What approach options are available within the 0JD0 code group and how are they coded?

Which DRGs are related to procedures in the 0JD0 group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

What procedures are included in the 0JD0 ICD-10-PCS code group?

What is the purpose of using ICD-10-PCS codes in the 0JD0 group for inpatient documentation?

Which code attributes define the 0JD0 procedure group?

What approach options are available within the 0JD0 code group and how are they coded?

Which DRGs are related to procedures in the 0JD0 group?

References