0J5Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Destruction

Medical and Surgical›Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia›Destruction
  • Non-Billable Header
ICD-10-PCS 0J5
CMS Source: FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS dataset. Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026.FacebookXLinkedInPrint

0J5 is a non-billable ICD-10-PCS code that heads the group for Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Destruction, so it cannot be submitted on a claim; a more specific seven-character code is required. The root operation Destruction involves physical eradication of all or a portion of a body part by the direct use of energy, force, or a destructive agent.

Code Identity

ICD-10-PCS Code
0J5
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Header
Code Describes
Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Destruction
Short Description
Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Destruction

PCS Table Breakdown

Each ICD-10-PCS code is built from seven characters, each an axis of the procedure. Hover or tap the icons for the official CMS definitions.

PositionDesignationValueMeaning
1Section0Medical and Surgical
2Body SystemJSubcutaneous Tissue and Fascia
3Operation5Destruction

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Questions About 0J5

Is 0J5 a billable code?

No. 0J5 is an incomplete heading for Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Destruction and cannot be submitted on a claim. A complete seven-character code is required, such as 0J500ZZ, 0J503ZZ, and 0J510ZZ.