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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0JQ1 includes procedures performed to repair subcutaneous tissue and fascia in the face. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when surgical repair is performed to restore continuity and proper anatomic relationships of facial soft tissues after injury, dehiscence, or surgical intervention. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0JQ1 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, Face Repair Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes repair operations that restore the subcutaneous tissue and fascial layers of the face to their normal anatomic structure and function. Procedures target the subcutaneous tissue and fascia of the face and may involve suturing, debridement, or layered closure to reapproximate tissue planes. Accurate coding of these repairs supports appropriate inpatient reimbursement by reflecting the complexity and extent of surgical work performed.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
J	Body System	Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia
Q	Operation	Repair
1	Body Part	Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Face

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Subcutaneous Tissue And Fascia, Face Repair Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
J	Body System	Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia
Q	Operation	Repair
1	Body Part	Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Face

When to Use

Use a code from this group when an inpatient surgical procedure is performed to repair subcutaneous tissue and fascia of the face following trauma, tumor resection, infection-related tissue loss, or wound dehiscence. Select codes that reflect the specific anatomic site, extent of tissue involvement, and repair technique documented in the operative record.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

2 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0JQ10ZZ	Repair Face Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
0JQ13ZZ	Repair Face Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Percutaneous Approach

DRG Codes

12 rows

DRG Code	Description
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
908	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries with CC
909	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries without CC/MCC
987	Non-Extensive O.R. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with MCC

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Typical Clinical Scenarios

A middle-aged adult presents to the emergency department after a motor vehicle collision with a complex laceration to the cheek extending through skin into the subcutaneous tissue and superficial fascia. Inpatient repair is performed to debride devitalized tissue and perform layered open closure of the subcutaneous tissue and fascial planes to restore normal contour and support skin closure. The open approach is chosen because of contamination and the need for direct visualization to reapproximate tissue layers. Typical codes: 0JQ10ZZ
An older adult is admitted electively after resection of a basal cell carcinoma of the lower face that required removal of subcutaneous tissue and superficial fascia. Following tumor excision, a planned inpatient layered repair of the subcutaneous tissue and fascial layers is performed to reconstruct anatomy and support the overlying skin flap. A percutaneous approximation technique is used for deep suturing where feasible to minimize additional incisions. Typical codes: 0JQ13ZZ
A patient hospitalized for wound complication after facial reconstruction develops wound dehiscence with exposure of underlying subcutaneous tissue and fascia. The surgeon returns to the operating room to debride nonviable tissue and perform a repeat repair to reapproximate the subcutaneous tissue and fascial layers and reinforce the closure. Because the procedure requires open reexploration and layered suture repair, an open approach code is appropriate. Typical codes: 0JQ10ZZ

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

0JQ4-RIGHT-NECK-RESTORING-RIGHT-NECK-REPAIR

ICD-10-PCS Code For Right Neck: Procedure Code Group Overview

0JQ5-LEFT-NECK-REPAIR

ICD-10-PCS Code for Left Neck: Procedure Code Group Overview

0JQ6-SUBCUTANEOUS-TISSUE-AND-FASCIA-REPAIR

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

0JQ7-SUBCUTANEOUS-TISSUE-AND-FASCIA-REPAIR

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

0JQ8-SUBCUTANEOUS-TISSUE-AND-FASCIA-REPAIR

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

0JQ9-BUTTOCK-REPAIR

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

0JQB-PERINEUM-REPAIR

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

0JQC-PELVIC-REGION-REPAIR

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

0JQD-RIGHT-UPPER-ARM-REPAIR

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
0JQ10ZZ	Repair Face Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
0JQ13ZZ	Repair Face Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Percutaneous Approach

DRG Codes

12 rows

DRG Code	Description
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
908	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries with CC
909	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries without CC/MCC
987	Non-Extensive O.R. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with MCC

Showing 1–10 of 12

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A middle-aged adult presents to the emergency department after a motor vehicle collision with a complex laceration to the cheek extending through skin into the subcutaneous tissue and superficial fascia. Inpatient repair is performed to debride devitalized tissue and perform layered open closure of the subcutaneous tissue and fascial planes to restore normal contour and support skin closure. The open approach is chosen because of contamination and the need for direct visualization to reapproximate tissue layers. Typical codes: 0JQ10ZZ
An older adult is admitted electively after resection of a basal cell carcinoma of the lower face that required removal of subcutaneous tissue and superficial fascia. Following tumor excision, a planned inpatient layered repair of the subcutaneous tissue and fascial layers is performed to reconstruct anatomy and support the overlying skin flap. A percutaneous approximation technique is used for deep suturing where feasible to minimize additional incisions. Typical codes: 0JQ13ZZ
A patient hospitalized for wound complication after facial reconstruction develops wound dehiscence with exposure of underlying subcutaneous tissue and fascia. The surgeon returns to the operating room to debride nonviable tissue and perform a repeat repair to reapproximate the subcutaneous tissue and fascial layers and reinforce the closure. Because the procedure requires open reexploration and layered suture repair, an open approach code is appropriate. Typical codes: 0JQ10ZZ

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

0JQ4-RIGHT-NECK-RESTORING-RIGHT-NECK-REPAIR

ICD-10-PCS Code For Right Neck: Procedure Code Group Overview

0JQ5-LEFT-NECK-REPAIR

ICD-10-PCS Code for Left Neck: Procedure Code Group Overview

0JQ6-SUBCUTANEOUS-TISSUE-AND-FASCIA-REPAIR

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

0JQ7-SUBCUTANEOUS-TISSUE-AND-FASCIA-REPAIR

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

0JQ8-SUBCUTANEOUS-TISSUE-AND-FASCIA-REPAIR

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

0JQ9-BUTTOCK-REPAIR

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

0JQB-PERINEUM-REPAIR

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

0JQC-PELVIC-REGION-REPAIR

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

0JQD-RIGHT-UPPER-ARM-REPAIR

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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ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

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ICD-10-PCS Codes

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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) are used to document repair of subcutaneous tissue and fascia, face?

What does the 0JQ1 procedure group represent in inpatient documentation?

What are the section, body system, operation, and body part attributes for this code group?

How does accurate coding of 0JQ1 procedures affect reimbursement?

Which related DRGs might be impacted by procedures coded to 0JQ1?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS code(s) are used to document repair of subcutaneous tissue and fascia, face?

What does the 0JQ1 procedure group represent in inpatient documentation?

What are the section, body system, operation, and body part attributes for this code group?

How does accurate coding of 0JQ1 procedures affect reimbursement?

Which related DRGs might be impacted by procedures coded to 0JQ1?

References