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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0JH8 includes procedures performed to insert nonbiological appliances that monitor, assist, perform, or prevent physiological functions in the subcutaneous tissue and fascia of the abdomen. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when an appliance such as a defibrillator generator is placed subcutaneously in the abdominal subcutaneous tissue and fascia. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0JH8 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 nonbiological appliances into the subcutaneous tissue and fascia, typically in the abdominal region, to monitor or assist physiological functions. These procedures target the subcutaneous tissue and fascia body system and are coded using the specified root operation. Accurate coding is important for inpatient reimbursement because it documents the specific insertion performed and supports appropriate case mix 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
8	Body Part	Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Abdomen

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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
8	Body Part	Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Abdomen

When to Use

Use a code from this group when a nonbiological appliance is placed into the abdominal subcutaneous tissue and fascia during an inpatient encounter. These codes apply when the clinical documentation describes insertion of a device intended to monitor or assist physiological function rather than removal, replacement, or revision.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

42 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0JH800Z	Insertion of Hemodynamic Monitoring Device into Abdomen Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
0JH802Z	Insertion of Monitoring Device into Abdomen Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
0JH804Z	Insertion of Pacemaker, Single Chamber into Abdomen Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
0JH805Z	Insertion of Pacemaker, Single Chamber Rate Responsive into Abdomen Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
0JH806Z	Insertion of Pacemaker, Dual Chamber into Abdomen Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
0JH807Z	Insertion of Cardiac Resynchronization Pacemaker Pulse Generator into Abdomen Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
0JH808Z	Insertion of Defibrillator Generator into Abdomen Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
0JH809Z	Insertion of Cardiac Resynchronization Defibrillator Pulse Generator into Abdomen Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
0JH80AZ	Insertion of Contractility Modulation Device into Abdomen Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
0JH80BZ	Insertion of Single Array Stimulator Generator into Abdomen Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach

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DRG Codes

82 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 older patient with ischemic cardiomyopathy and recurrent, symptomatic ventricular tachycardia is admitted for elective implantation of a subcutaneous defibrillator generator placed in the abdominal subcutaneous tissue and fascia because transvenous access is contraindicated; the device is inserted to provide durable protection against life‑threatening arrhythmias. Typical codes: 0JH838Z, 0JH808Z
A middle‑aged patient presents emergently after cardiac arrest with return of spontaneous circulation and is stabilized; during the same inpatient admission the team places a defibrillator generator subcutaneously in the abdominal tissue to provide secondary prevention of sudden cardiac death. Typical codes: 0JH808Z, 0JH838Z
A patient with an infected or malfunctioning subcutaneous abdominal pulse generator requires removal of the old device and placement of a new defibrillator generator into the abdominal subcutaneous tissue and fascia during the same inpatient stay as a replacement procedure for ongoing therapy. Typical codes: 0JH808Z, 0JH838Z

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

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

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

42 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0JH800Z	Insertion of Hemodynamic Monitoring Device into Abdomen Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
0JH802Z	Insertion of Monitoring Device into Abdomen Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
0JH804Z	Insertion of Pacemaker, Single Chamber into Abdomen Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
0JH805Z	Insertion of Pacemaker, Single Chamber Rate Responsive into Abdomen Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
0JH806Z	Insertion of Pacemaker, Dual Chamber into Abdomen Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
0JH807Z	Insertion of Cardiac Resynchronization Pacemaker Pulse Generator into Abdomen Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
0JH808Z	Insertion of Defibrillator Generator into Abdomen Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
0JH809Z	Insertion of Cardiac Resynchronization Defibrillator Pulse Generator into Abdomen Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
0JH80AZ	Insertion of Contractility Modulation Device into Abdomen Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
0JH80BZ	Insertion of Single Array Stimulator Generator into Abdomen Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach

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DRG Codes

82 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 older patient with ischemic cardiomyopathy and recurrent, symptomatic ventricular tachycardia is admitted for elective implantation of a subcutaneous defibrillator generator placed in the abdominal subcutaneous tissue and fascia because transvenous access is contraindicated; the device is inserted to provide durable protection against life‑threatening arrhythmias. Typical codes: 0JH838Z, 0JH808Z
A middle‑aged patient presents emergently after cardiac arrest with return of spontaneous circulation and is stabilized; during the same inpatient admission the team places a defibrillator generator subcutaneously in the abdominal tissue to provide secondary prevention of sudden cardiac death. Typical codes: 0JH808Z, 0JH838Z
A patient with an infected or malfunctioning subcutaneous abdominal pulse generator requires removal of the old device and placement of a new defibrillator generator into the abdominal subcutaneous tissue and fascia during the same inpatient stay as a replacement procedure for ongoing therapy. Typical codes: 0JH808Z, 0JH838Z

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

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

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

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 ICD-10-PCS section and body system cover subcutaneous tissue and fascia insertion procedures?

What types of devices are represented within the 0JH8 code group?

How does approach designation appear in codes within this group?

Why is accurate coding within ICD-10-PCS code group 0JH8 important for inpatient cases?

Which DRGs might be associated with procedures coded from the 0JH8 group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS section and body system cover subcutaneous tissue and fascia insertion procedures?

What types of devices are represented within the 0JH8 code group?

How does approach designation appear in codes within this group?

Why is accurate coding within ICD-10-PCS code group 0JH8 important for inpatient cases?

Which DRGs might be associated with procedures coded from the 0JH8 group?

References