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 0JX8 includes procedures performed to transfer subcutaneous tissue and fascia in the abdomen. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when tissue is moved from one location to another within the abdomen to take over the function of all or a portion of abdominal subcutaneous tissue or fascia. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0JX8 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, Abdomen Transfer Procedure Overview

This procedure group covers transfer operations involving the subcutaneous tissue and fascia of the abdominal region, where tissue is moved to another location to assume the function of abdominal tissue. These procedures target the subcutaneous tissue and fascia body system and are coded in the Medical and Surgical section. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding for these transfers is important for proper inpatient documentation and reimbursement because it captures the precise operation performed and supports correct 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
X	Operation	Transfer
8	Body Part	Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Abdomen

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Subcutaneous Tissue And Fascia, Abdomen Transfer Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
J	Body System	Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia
X	Operation	Transfer
8	Body Part	Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Abdomen

When to Use

Use a code from this group when subcutaneous tissue or fascia in the abdominal region is moved to another site to take over the function of all or part of that tissue. Codes apply to inpatient procedures where the primary action is transfer rather than removal, repair, or replacement.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

6 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0JX80ZB	Transfer Abdomen Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia with Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue, Open Approach
0JX80ZC	Transfer Abdomen Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia with Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
0JX80ZZ	Transfer Abdomen Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
0JX83ZB	Transfer Abdomen Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia with Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue, Percutaneous Approach
0JX83ZC	Transfer Abdomen Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia with Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Percutaneous Approach
0JX83ZZ	Transfer Abdomen Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Percutaneous Approach

DRG Codes

38 rows

DRG Code	Description
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
264	Other Circulatory System O.R. Procedures
356	Other Digestive System O.R. Procedures with MCC
357	Other Digestive System O.R. Procedures with CC
358	Other Digestive System O.R. Procedures without CC/MCC
463	Wound Debridement and Skin Graft Except Hand for Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Disorders with MCC
464	Wound Debridement and Skin Graft Except Hand for Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Disorders with CC
465	Wound Debridement and Skin Graft Except Hand for Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Disorders without CC/MCC

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Typical Clinical Scenarios

A patient is admitted electively for reconstruction of a large ventral hernia with loss of domain following prior abdominal surgery. During the planned operation, local abdominal subcutaneous tissue and fascia are mobilized and transferred to reinforce the weakened abdominal wall and assume structural function, performed through an open approach with inclusion of skin and subcutaneous tissue in the transferred flap. The primary action is transfer of abdominal subcutaneous tissue and fascia rather than excision or prosthetic placement. Typical codes: 0JX80ZB
An adult presents emergently after necrotizing soft tissue infection of the lower abdominal wall with substantial loss of fascia and subcutaneous layers. After initial debridement and stabilization, a percutaneous transfer of adjacent abdominal subcutaneous tissue, including skin and subcutaneous layers, is performed to cover the defect and restore fascial continuity to re-establish function. The procedure focuses on moving tissue to assume the role of the lost abdominal subcutaneous tissue and fascia. Typical codes: 0JX83ZB
A patient with a prior open abdominal wall reconstruction develops early breakdown of the fascial repair with exposed suture lines and partial loss of the previous flap. In a revision procedure, the surgeon repositions and transfers local abdominal subcutaneous tissue and fascia via an open approach, including skin and fascial layers as needed, to re-establish coverage and restore the structural function of the abdominal wall. The intervention is a corrective transfer rather than replacement with prosthetic material. Typical codes: 0JX80ZC

Related Codes

0JX0-SCALP-TRANSFER

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

0JX1-SUBCUTANEOUS-TISSUE-AND-FASCIA-TRANSFER

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

0JX4-RIGHT-NECK-TRANSFER

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

0JX5-LEFT-NECK-TRANSFER

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

0JX6-SUBCUTANEOUS-TISSUE-AND-FASCIA-TRANSFER

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

0JX7-SUBCUTANEOUS-TISSUE-AND-FASCIA-TRANSFER

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

0JX9-BUTTOCK-TRANSFER

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

0JXB-PERINEUM-TRANSFER

ICD-10-PCS Code For Perineum: Procedure Code Group Overview

0JXC-PELVIC-REGION-TRANSFER

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

0JXD-RIGHT-UPPER-ARM-TRANSFER

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

6 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0JX80ZB	Transfer Abdomen Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia with Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue, Open Approach
0JX80ZC	Transfer Abdomen Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia with Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
0JX80ZZ	Transfer Abdomen Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
0JX83ZB	Transfer Abdomen Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia with Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue, Percutaneous Approach
0JX83ZC	Transfer Abdomen Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia with Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Percutaneous Approach
0JX83ZZ	Transfer Abdomen Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Percutaneous Approach

DRG Codes

38 rows

DRG Code	Description
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
264	Other Circulatory System O.R. Procedures
356	Other Digestive System O.R. Procedures with MCC
357	Other Digestive System O.R. Procedures with CC
358	Other Digestive System O.R. Procedures without CC/MCC
463	Wound Debridement and Skin Graft Except Hand for Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Disorders with MCC
464	Wound Debridement and Skin Graft Except Hand for Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Disorders with CC
465	Wound Debridement and Skin Graft Except Hand for Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Disorders without CC/MCC

Showing 1–10 of 38

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A patient is admitted electively for reconstruction of a large ventral hernia with loss of domain following prior abdominal surgery. During the planned operation, local abdominal subcutaneous tissue and fascia are mobilized and transferred to reinforce the weakened abdominal wall and assume structural function, performed through an open approach with inclusion of skin and subcutaneous tissue in the transferred flap. The primary action is transfer of abdominal subcutaneous tissue and fascia rather than excision or prosthetic placement. Typical codes: 0JX80ZB
An adult presents emergently after necrotizing soft tissue infection of the lower abdominal wall with substantial loss of fascia and subcutaneous layers. After initial debridement and stabilization, a percutaneous transfer of adjacent abdominal subcutaneous tissue, including skin and subcutaneous layers, is performed to cover the defect and restore fascial continuity to re-establish function. The procedure focuses on moving tissue to assume the role of the lost abdominal subcutaneous tissue and fascia. Typical codes: 0JX83ZB
A patient with a prior open abdominal wall reconstruction develops early breakdown of the fascial repair with exposed suture lines and partial loss of the previous flap. In a revision procedure, the surgeon repositions and transfers local abdominal subcutaneous tissue and fascia via an open approach, including skin and fascial layers as needed, to re-establish coverage and restore the structural function of the abdominal wall. The intervention is a corrective transfer rather than replacement with prosthetic material. Typical codes: 0JX80ZC

Related Codes

0JX0-SCALP-TRANSFER

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

0JX1-SUBCUTANEOUS-TISSUE-AND-FASCIA-TRANSFER

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

0JX4-RIGHT-NECK-TRANSFER

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

0JX5-LEFT-NECK-TRANSFER

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

0JX6-SUBCUTANEOUS-TISSUE-AND-FASCIA-TRANSFER

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

0JX7-SUBCUTANEOUS-TISSUE-AND-FASCIA-TRANSFER

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

0JX9-BUTTOCK-TRANSFER

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

0JXB-PERINEUM-TRANSFER

ICD-10-PCS Code For Perineum: Procedure Code Group Overview

0JXC-PELVIC-REGION-TRANSFER

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

0JXD-RIGHT-UPPER-ARM-TRANSFER

ICD-10-PCS Code For Right Upper Arm: Procedure Code Group Overview

Showing 1–10 of 21

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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Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which body system and section do the 0JX8 codes belong to?

What operation and body part are described by the 0JX8 procedure group?

What are some individual ICD-10-PCS codes in this group and how must they be referenced in documentation?

Why is accurate coding in the 0JX8 group important for inpatient records?

Which DRG categories may be related to procedures coded in the 0JX8 group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which body system and section do the 0JX8 codes belong to?

What operation and body part are described by the 0JX8 procedure group?

What are some individual ICD-10-PCS codes in this group and how must they be referenced in documentation?

Why is accurate coding in the 0JX8 group important for inpatient records?

Which DRG categories may be related to procedures coded in the 0JX8 group?

References