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 0JH5 includes procedures performed to insert nonbiological appliances that monitor, assist, perform, or prevent a physiological function in the subcutaneous tissue and fascia of the left neck. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a device is introduced into the left neck subcutaneous tissue and fascia for monitoring, assistance, performance, or prevention of a physiological function. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0JH5 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Left Neck Insertion Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes insertion procedures performed in the subcutaneous tissue and fascia of the left neck to place nonbiological appliances that monitor, assist, perform, or prevent a physiological function. The procedures target the subcutaneous tissue and fascia body system and involve introducing a device without replacing a body part. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding of these insertions supports correct inpatient reimbursement by reflecting the procedure performed and ensuring clinical documentation aligns with coding and payment rules.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
J	Body System	Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia
H	Operation	Insertion
5	Body Part	Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Left Neck

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Left Neck Insertion Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
J	Body System	Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia
H	Operation	Insertion
5	Body Part	Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Left Neck

When to Use

Use a code from this group when a nonbiological device is placed into the left neck subcutaneous tissue and fascia for monitoring, assistance, performance, or prevention of a physiological function. Do not use these codes for procedures that replace a body part or for devices placed in other body systems or locations.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

2 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0JH50NZ	Insertion of Tissue Expander into Left Neck Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
0JH53NZ	Insertion of Tissue Expander into Left Neck Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Percutaneous Approach

DRG Codes

32 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
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
264	Other Circulatory System O.R. Procedures
356	Other Digestive System O.R. Procedures with MCC
357	Other Digestive System O.R. Procedures with CC
358	Other Digestive System O.R. Procedures without CC/MCC

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Typical Clinical Scenarios

An adult patient with advanced head and neck cancer undergoes planned reconstruction following tumor resection and needs a subcutaneous tissue expander placed in the left neck to prepare the soft-tissue envelope for subsequent flap reconstruction; the patient is admitted for the staged operative procedure and postoperative monitoring of the expander. Typical codes: 0JH50NZ.
A pediatric patient with congenital neck soft-tissue deficiency is scheduled for an elective left neck subcutaneous tissue expansion to create sufficient tissue for future reconstructive surgery; the procedure is performed percutaneously with serial expansions anticipated during the inpatient stay for initial placement and observation. Typical codes: 0JH53NZ.
A patient with prior left neck radiation and wound breakdown presents with dehiscence and loss of contour requiring immediate placement of a subcutaneous tissue expander in the left neck to reestablish soft-tissue volume before definitive closure; emergent insertion is performed with postoperative inpatient care for wound management. Typical codes: 0JH50NZ, 0JH53NZ.

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

0JH1-SUBCUTANEOUS-TISSUE-AND-FASCIA-INSERTION

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

0JH4-RIGHT-NECK-INSERTION

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

0JH6-SUBCUTANEOUS-TISSUE-AND-FASCIA-INSERTION

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

0JH7-SUBCUTANEOUS-TISSUE-AND-FASCIA-INSERTION

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

0JH8-HEART-DEFIBRILLATOR-REVISION-SUBCUTANEOUS-TISSUE-AND-FASCIA

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

0JH9-BUTTOCK-INSERTION

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

0JHB-PERINEUM-INSERTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Perineum: Procedure Code Group Overview

0JHC-PELVIC-REGION-INSERTION

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

0JHD-RIGHT-UPPER-ARM-INSERTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For 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
0JH50NZ	Insertion of Tissue Expander into Left Neck Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
0JH53NZ	Insertion of Tissue Expander into Left Neck Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Percutaneous Approach

DRG Codes

32 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
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
264	Other Circulatory System O.R. Procedures
356	Other Digestive System O.R. Procedures with MCC
357	Other Digestive System O.R. Procedures with CC
358	Other Digestive System O.R. Procedures without CC/MCC

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Typical Clinical Scenarios

An adult patient with advanced head and neck cancer undergoes planned reconstruction following tumor resection and needs a subcutaneous tissue expander placed in the left neck to prepare the soft-tissue envelope for subsequent flap reconstruction; the patient is admitted for the staged operative procedure and postoperative monitoring of the expander. Typical codes: 0JH50NZ.
A pediatric patient with congenital neck soft-tissue deficiency is scheduled for an elective left neck subcutaneous tissue expansion to create sufficient tissue for future reconstructive surgery; the procedure is performed percutaneously with serial expansions anticipated during the inpatient stay for initial placement and observation. Typical codes: 0JH53NZ.
A patient with prior left neck radiation and wound breakdown presents with dehiscence and loss of contour requiring immediate placement of a subcutaneous tissue expander in the left neck to reestablish soft-tissue volume before definitive closure; emergent insertion is performed with postoperative inpatient care for wound management. Typical codes: 0JH50NZ, 0JH53NZ.

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

0JH1-SUBCUTANEOUS-TISSUE-AND-FASCIA-INSERTION

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

0JH4-RIGHT-NECK-INSERTION

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

0JH6-SUBCUTANEOUS-TISSUE-AND-FASCIA-INSERTION

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

0JH7-SUBCUTANEOUS-TISSUE-AND-FASCIA-INSERTION

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

0JH8-HEART-DEFIBRILLATOR-REVISION-SUBCUTANEOUS-TISSUE-AND-FASCIA

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

0JH9-BUTTOCK-INSERTION

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

0JHB-PERINEUM-INSERTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Perineum: Procedure Code Group Overview

0JHC-PELVIC-REGION-INSERTION

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

0JHD-RIGHT-UPPER-ARM-INSERTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For 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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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

References

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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 code(s) apply to insertion into the left neck subcutaneous tissue and fascia?

What body system and operation are represented by the 0JH5 code group?

How does accurate coding in the 0JH5 group affect inpatient reimbursement?

What types of devices are described by the 0JH5 code group?

Which related DRGs might be associated with procedures coded in the 0JH5 group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS code(s) apply to insertion into the left neck subcutaneous tissue and fascia?

What body system and operation are represented by the 0JH5 code group?

How does accurate coding in the 0JH5 group affect inpatient reimbursement?

What types of devices are described by the 0JH5 code group?

Which related DRGs might be associated with procedures coded in the 0JH5 group?

References