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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0JPS includes procedures performed to remove materials or devices from the subcutaneous tissue and fascia in the head and neck. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a clinician performs extraction or excision of tissue or removal of a foreign body or device from the head and neck subcutaneous tissue and fascia. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0JPS group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Subcutaneous Tissue And Fascia Removal Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes inpatient removal procedures targeting the subcutaneous tissue and fascia of the head and neck. These procedures involve excision or extraction of soft-tissue material or devices from the subcutaneous tissue and fascia body system. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding of these removal procedures ensures the medical record reflects the operative action and supports correct inpatient reimbursement and case mix assignment.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
J	Body System	Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia
P	Operation	Removal
S	Body Part	Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Head and Neck

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Subcutaneous Tissue And Fascia Removal Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
J	Body System	Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia
P	Operation	Removal
S	Body Part	Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Head and Neck

When to Use

Use a code from this group when the operative report documents removal of tissue, a foreign body, or a device from the head and neck subcutaneous tissue and fascia. Select the specific code based on the documented method of removal and any accompanying body part details.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

19 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0JPS00Z	Removal of Drainage Device from Head and Neck Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
0JPS01Z	Removal of Radioactive Element from Head and Neck Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
0JPS03Z	Removal of Infusion Device from Head and Neck Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
0JPS07Z	Removal of Autologous Tissue Substitute from Head and Neck Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
0JPS0JZ	Removal of Synthetic Substitute from Head and Neck Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
0JPS0KZ	Removal of Nonautologous Tissue Substitute from Head and Neck Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
0JPS0NZ	Removal of Tissue Expander from Head and Neck Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
0JPS0YZ	Removal of Other Device from Head and Neck Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
0JPS30Z	Removal of Drainage Device from Head and Neck Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Percutaneous Approach
0JPS31Z	Removal of Radioactive Element from Head and Neck Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Percutaneous Approach

Showing 1–10 of 19

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient is admitted after progressive wound breakdown over a previously placed subcutaneous drainage catheter in the lateral neck with purulent drainage and surrounding cellulitis. Because the device is the nidus of infection and the tract cannot be salvaged, the surgical team performs removal of the drainage device from the subcutaneous tissue and fascia of the head and neck via an open approach to allow debridement and source control. The procedure documents extraction of the external drainage catheter and inspection of the subcutaneous pocket. Typical codes: 0JPS00Z
A middle-aged patient presents electively for removal of a subcutaneous tissue expander placed in the neck after completion of staged reconstructive therapy. The device is intact and has not been infected, so the surgeon performs a planned open procedure to remove the tissue expander from the subcutaneous tissue and fascia of the head and neck and convert to a definitive reconstruction. Operative notes describe removal of the expander through the previous incision with minimal dissection. Typical codes: 0JPS0NZ
A young adult returns with progressive erosion of a previously implanted infusion port catheter through the subcutaneous tissue of the lower face with exposure of nonautologous port components and intermittent pain. Because portion of the synthetic implant is exposed and causing local irritation, the team performs removal of the exposed synthetic implant from the head and neck subcutaneous tissue and fascia using a percutaneous technique under sedation. The procedure note specifies extraction of the synthetic substitute material. Typical codes: 0JPS3JZ

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

0JPV-SUBCUTANEOUS-TISSUE-AND-FASCIA-REMOVAL

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

0JPW-LOWER-EXTREMITY-REMOVAL

ICD-10-PCS Code For Lower Extremity: Procedure Code Group Overview

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

19 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0JPS00Z	Removal of Drainage Device from Head and Neck Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
0JPS01Z	Removal of Radioactive Element from Head and Neck Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
0JPS03Z	Removal of Infusion Device from Head and Neck Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
0JPS07Z	Removal of Autologous Tissue Substitute from Head and Neck Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
0JPS0JZ	Removal of Synthetic Substitute from Head and Neck Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
0JPS0KZ	Removal of Nonautologous Tissue Substitute from Head and Neck Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
0JPS0NZ	Removal of Tissue Expander from Head and Neck Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
0JPS0YZ	Removal of Other Device from Head and Neck Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
0JPS30Z	Removal of Drainage Device from Head and Neck Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Percutaneous Approach
0JPS31Z	Removal of Radioactive Element from Head and Neck Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Percutaneous Approach

Showing 1–10 of 19

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient is admitted after progressive wound breakdown over a previously placed subcutaneous drainage catheter in the lateral neck with purulent drainage and surrounding cellulitis. Because the device is the nidus of infection and the tract cannot be salvaged, the surgical team performs removal of the drainage device from the subcutaneous tissue and fascia of the head and neck via an open approach to allow debridement and source control. The procedure documents extraction of the external drainage catheter and inspection of the subcutaneous pocket. Typical codes: 0JPS00Z
A middle-aged patient presents electively for removal of a subcutaneous tissue expander placed in the neck after completion of staged reconstructive therapy. The device is intact and has not been infected, so the surgeon performs a planned open procedure to remove the tissue expander from the subcutaneous tissue and fascia of the head and neck and convert to a definitive reconstruction. Operative notes describe removal of the expander through the previous incision with minimal dissection. Typical codes: 0JPS0NZ
A young adult returns with progressive erosion of a previously implanted infusion port catheter through the subcutaneous tissue of the lower face with exposure of nonautologous port components and intermittent pain. Because portion of the synthetic implant is exposed and causing local irritation, the team performs removal of the exposed synthetic implant from the head and neck subcutaneous tissue and fascia using a percutaneous technique under sedation. The procedure note specifies extraction of the synthetic substitute material. Typical codes: 0JPS3JZ

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

0JPV-SUBCUTANEOUS-TISSUE-AND-FASCIA-REMOVAL

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

0JPW-LOWER-EXTREMITY-REMOVAL

ICD-10-PCS Code For Lower Extremity: Procedure Code Group Overview

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

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ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

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When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

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Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS code group covers removal procedures of subcutaneous tissue and fascia in the head and neck?

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

How do approach characters vary within the 0JPS codes listed?

Which specific devices or materials are identified in the 0JPS code set for removal?

Why is accurate coding within the 0JPS group important for inpatient records?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS code group covers removal procedures of subcutaneous tissue and fascia in the head and neck?

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

How do approach characters vary within the 0JPS codes listed?

Which specific devices or materials are identified in the 0JPS code set for removal?

Why is accurate coding within the 0JPS group important for inpatient records?

References