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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0JQ8 includes procedures performed to repair subcutaneous tissue and fascia in the abdomen. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when restoring the normal anatomic structure and function of the abdominal subcutaneous tissue and fascial layers is performed. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0JQ8 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, Abdomen Repair Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes repair operations on the subcutaneous tissue and fascia of the abdominal region. Procedures restore, to the extent possible, normal anatomic structure and function of the subcutaneous tissue and fascial layers. These repairs target the subcutaneous tissue and fascia body system and are documented using ICD-10-PCS codes for accurate inpatient reporting. Precise coding affects inpatient reimbursement by reflecting the procedure complexity and supporting clinical documentation.

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
8	Body Part	Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Abdomen

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Subcutaneous Tissue And Fascia, Abdomen 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
8	Body Part	Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Abdomen

When to Use

Use a code from this group when an abdominal subcutaneous tissue or fascial repair is performed to correct damage, dehiscence, or defects. Select the appropriate ICD-10-PCS code when the operative note documents restoration of the subcutaneous tissue and fascia in the abdominal region.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

2 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0JQ80ZZ	Repair Abdomen Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
0JQ83ZZ	Repair Abdomen 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 woman presents to the emergency department after wound dehiscence following a recent cesarean delivery; the surgical incision shows separation of the subcutaneous tissue and fascia with serosanguinous drainage and risk of infection. She is taken to the operating room for exploration and layered closure of the abdominal subcutaneous tissue and fascial layers via an open approach to restore anatomic continuity and prevent evisceration. The open repair addresses disrupted fascia and underlying subcutaneous tissue documented in the operative note. Typical codes: 0JQ80ZZ
An adult patient with a longstanding symptomatic incisional hernia undergoes a planned inpatient operation to repair the fascial defect and reapproximate the subcutaneous tissue after reduction of the hernia sac. The surgeon performs exposure and direct repair of the abdominal fascia and closure of subcutaneous layers using an open surgical approach to restore normal anatomy and function. The procedure is elective and documented as repair of abdominal subcutaneous tissue and fascia. Typical codes: 0JQ80ZZ
An elderly patient with a draining postoperative superficial abscess over a prior abdominal incision fails conservative management and returns for operative drainage and debridement with repair of the involved subcutaneous tissue and fascia. After incision and drainage, the surgeon excises nonviable tissue and performs layered repair of the abdominal subcutaneous tissue and fascial layers via a percutaneous approach to reestablish structural integrity while minimizing additional exposure. The operative documentation specifies percutaneous repair of the abdominal subcutaneous tissue and fascia. Typical codes: 0JQ83ZZ

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

0JQ1-SUBCUTANEOUS-TISSUE-AND-FASCIA-REPAIR

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

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
0JQ80ZZ	Repair Abdomen Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
0JQ83ZZ	Repair Abdomen 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 woman presents to the emergency department after wound dehiscence following a recent cesarean delivery; the surgical incision shows separation of the subcutaneous tissue and fascia with serosanguinous drainage and risk of infection. She is taken to the operating room for exploration and layered closure of the abdominal subcutaneous tissue and fascial layers via an open approach to restore anatomic continuity and prevent evisceration. The open repair addresses disrupted fascia and underlying subcutaneous tissue documented in the operative note. Typical codes: 0JQ80ZZ
An adult patient with a longstanding symptomatic incisional hernia undergoes a planned inpatient operation to repair the fascial defect and reapproximate the subcutaneous tissue after reduction of the hernia sac. The surgeon performs exposure and direct repair of the abdominal fascia and closure of subcutaneous layers using an open surgical approach to restore normal anatomy and function. The procedure is elective and documented as repair of abdominal subcutaneous tissue and fascia. Typical codes: 0JQ80ZZ
An elderly patient with a draining postoperative superficial abscess over a prior abdominal incision fails conservative management and returns for operative drainage and debridement with repair of the involved subcutaneous tissue and fascia. After incision and drainage, the surgeon excises nonviable tissue and performs layered repair of the abdominal subcutaneous tissue and fascial layers via a percutaneous approach to reestablish structural integrity while minimizing additional exposure. The operative documentation specifies percutaneous repair of the abdominal subcutaneous tissue and fascia. Typical codes: 0JQ83ZZ

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

0JQ1-SUBCUTANEOUS-TISSUE-AND-FASCIA-REPAIR

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

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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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

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Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS codes are included in the 0JQ8 procedure group for abdomen subcutaneous tissue and fascia repair?

What body system and operation do the 0JQ8 codes represent?

How does accurate coding within the 0JQ8 group affect inpatient reimbursement?

Which DRG families are related to procedures in the 0JQ8 group?

In what documentation context are the 0JQ8 ICD-10-PCS codes used?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS codes are included in the 0JQ8 procedure group for abdomen subcutaneous tissue and fascia repair?

What body system and operation do the 0JQ8 codes represent?

How does accurate coding within the 0JQ8 group affect inpatient reimbursement?

Which DRG families are related to procedures in the 0JQ8 group?

In what documentation context are the 0JQ8 ICD-10-PCS codes used?

References