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 0JH7 includes procedures performed to insert nonbiological appliances in subcutaneous tissue and fascia, back. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a pacemaker pulse generator or similar monitoring/assistance device is placed into the subcutaneous tissue and fascia of the back. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0JH7 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and determines appropriate case mix and payment.

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Subcutaneous Tissue And Fascia Insertion Procedure Overview

Procedures in this group involve the insertion of a nonbiological appliance into the subcutaneous tissue and fascia of the back. The body system targeted is Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, and the root operation is Insertion. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding matters for inpatient reimbursement because it documents the specific insertion procedure performed and supports precise 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
H	Operation	Insertion
7	Body Part	Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Back

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Subcutaneous Tissue And Fascia 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
7	Body Part	Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Back

When to Use

Use a code from this group when a pacemaker pulse generator or similar device is implanted into the subcutaneous tissue and fascia of the back during an inpatient stay. Select the code when documentation supports insertion as the root operation and the anatomical site is the subcutaneous tissue and fascia of the back.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

16 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0JH70BZ	Insertion of Single Array Stimulator Generator into Back Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
0JH70CZ	Insertion of Single Array Rechargeable Stimulator Generator into Back Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
0JH70DZ	Insertion of Multiple Array Stimulator Generator into Back Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
0JH70EZ	Insertion of Multiple Array Rechargeable Stimulator Generator into Back Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
0JH70MZ	Insertion of Stimulator Generator into Back Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
0JH70NZ	Insertion of Tissue Expander into Back Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
0JH70VZ	Insertion of Infusion Pump into Back Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
0JH70YZ	Insertion of Other Device into Back Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
0JH73BZ	Insertion of Single Array Stimulator Generator into Back Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Percutaneous Approach
0JH73CZ	Insertion of Single Array Rechargeable Stimulator Generator into Back Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Percutaneous Approach

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DRG Codes

70 rows

DRG Code	Description
023	Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex CNS Principal Diagnosis with MCC or Antineoplastic Implant or Epilepsy with Neurostimulator
024	Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex CNS Principal Diagnosis without MCC
028	Spinal Procedures with MCC
029	Spinal Procedures with CC or Spinal Neurostimulators
030	Spinal Procedures without CC/MCC
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
166	Other Respiratory System O.R. Procedures with MCC
167	Other Respiratory System O.R. Procedures with CC

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Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient with ischemic cardiomyopathy and symptomatic left bundle branch block is admitted for worsening heart failure and recurrent syncope despite optimal medical therapy; the cardiology team elects inpatient implantation of a cardiac resynchronization pacemaker pulse generator placed in the subcutaneous tissue of the back to coordinate ventricular contraction and improve hemodynamics. This is a planned inpatient device insertion for heart failure management. Typical codes: 0JH73MZ, 0JH70MZ
A middle-aged patient presenting after complete pacemaker generator battery depletion with device-related lead function intact requires replacement of their exhausted pulse generator; the team explants the old generator and inserts a new nonrechargeable stimulator generator into the subcutaneous tissue and fascia of the back during the same admission. This is a revision/replacement scenario for device failure or end of service. Typical codes: 0JH70BZ, 0JH73BZ
A patient hospitalized with recurrent pocket infection around a left chest implanted generator undergoes removal of the infected chest unit with immediate reimplantation of a new pulse generator tunneled and placed into a fresh subcutaneous pocket on the back to treat infection and maintain pacing therapy. This represents an acute complication requiring inpatient surgical management and relocation of the appliance. Typical codes: 0JH70YZ, 0JH73YZ

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

0JH5-LEFT-NECK-PLACEMENT-LEFT-NECK-INSERTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Left 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

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

16 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0JH70BZ	Insertion of Single Array Stimulator Generator into Back Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
0JH70CZ	Insertion of Single Array Rechargeable Stimulator Generator into Back Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
0JH70DZ	Insertion of Multiple Array Stimulator Generator into Back Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
0JH70EZ	Insertion of Multiple Array Rechargeable Stimulator Generator into Back Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
0JH70MZ	Insertion of Stimulator Generator into Back Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
0JH70NZ	Insertion of Tissue Expander into Back Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
0JH70VZ	Insertion of Infusion Pump into Back Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
0JH70YZ	Insertion of Other Device into Back Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
0JH73BZ	Insertion of Single Array Stimulator Generator into Back Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Percutaneous Approach
0JH73CZ	Insertion of Single Array Rechargeable Stimulator Generator into Back Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Percutaneous Approach

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DRG Codes

70 rows

DRG Code	Description
023	Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex CNS Principal Diagnosis with MCC or Antineoplastic Implant or Epilepsy with Neurostimulator
024	Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex CNS Principal Diagnosis without MCC
028	Spinal Procedures with MCC
029	Spinal Procedures with CC or Spinal Neurostimulators
030	Spinal Procedures without CC/MCC
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
166	Other Respiratory System O.R. Procedures with MCC
167	Other Respiratory System O.R. Procedures with CC

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Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient with ischemic cardiomyopathy and symptomatic left bundle branch block is admitted for worsening heart failure and recurrent syncope despite optimal medical therapy; the cardiology team elects inpatient implantation of a cardiac resynchronization pacemaker pulse generator placed in the subcutaneous tissue of the back to coordinate ventricular contraction and improve hemodynamics. This is a planned inpatient device insertion for heart failure management. Typical codes: 0JH73MZ, 0JH70MZ
A middle-aged patient presenting after complete pacemaker generator battery depletion with device-related lead function intact requires replacement of their exhausted pulse generator; the team explants the old generator and inserts a new nonrechargeable stimulator generator into the subcutaneous tissue and fascia of the back during the same admission. This is a revision/replacement scenario for device failure or end of service. Typical codes: 0JH70BZ, 0JH73BZ
A patient hospitalized with recurrent pocket infection around a left chest implanted generator undergoes removal of the infected chest unit with immediate reimplantation of a new pulse generator tunneled and placed into a fresh subcutaneous pocket on the back to treat infection and maintain pacing therapy. This represents an acute complication requiring inpatient surgical management and relocation of the appliance. Typical codes: 0JH70YZ, 0JH73YZ

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

0JH5-LEFT-NECK-PLACEMENT-LEFT-NECK-INSERTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Left 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

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

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which body system and root operation are represented by ICD-10-PCS code group 0JH7?

What types of devices are included in the 0JH7 code group?

How does approach affect the specific ICD-10-PCS code selection within 0JH7?

Why is accurate coding in the 0JH7 group important for inpatient reimbursement?

Which DRG categories may relate to procedures coded in the 0JH7 group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which body system and root operation are represented by ICD-10-PCS code group 0JH7?

What types of devices are included in the 0JH7 code group?

How does approach affect the specific ICD-10-PCS code selection within 0JH7?

Why is accurate coding in the 0JH7 group important for inpatient reimbursement?

Which DRG categories may relate to procedures coded in the 0JH7 group?

References