0JB70ZXExcision of Back Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach, Diagnostic
- Billable / Specific Code
0JB70ZX is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Excision of Back Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach, Diagnostic. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). The root operation Excision involves cutting out or off, without replacement, a portion of a body part.
Code Identity
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.
| Position | Designation | Value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Section | 0 | Medical and Surgical |
| 2 | Body System | J | Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia |
| 3 | Operation | B | Excision |
| 4 | BodyPart | 7 | Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Back |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | X | Diagnostic |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0JB70ZX under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0JB70ZX
Is 0JB70ZX a billable code?
Yes. 0JB70ZX is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Excision of Back Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach, Diagnostic on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0JB70ZX mean?
0JB70ZX breaks down character by character: the 1st character 0 is the Section (Medical and Surgical); the 2nd character J is the Body System (Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia); the 3rd character B is the Operation (Excision); the 4th character 7 is the BodyPart (Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Back); the 5th character 0 is the Approach (Open); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character X is the Qualifier (Diagnostic).
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0JB70ZX?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Excision of Back Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach, Diagnostic crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 86.19. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
