0JCSubcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Extirpation

Medical and Surgical›Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia›Extirpation
  • Non-Billable Header
ICD-10-PCS 0JC
CMS Source: FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS dataset. Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027.FacebookXLinkedInPrint

0JC is a non-billable ICD-10-PCS code that heads the group for Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Extirpation, so it cannot be submitted on a claim; a more specific seven-character code is required. The root operation Extirpation involves taking or cutting out solid matter from a body part.

Code Identity

ICD-10-PCS Code
0JC
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Header
Code Describes
Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Extirpation
Short Description
Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Extirpation
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.

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
3OperationCExtirpation

In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index

These FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entries lead to this code:

Embolectomy
Leads to this code's table
Thrombectomy
Leads to this code's table
Evacuation, Hematoma
Leads to this code's table
Sequestrectomy, bone
Leads to this code's table
Lithotripsy, With removal of fragments
Leads to this code's table

To code evacuation of the hematoma, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Evacuation, then the subterm Hematoma. The index leads to table 0JC, where the approach, device and qualifier values shown in the breakdown above complete the seven-character code 0JC.

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Questions About 0JC

Is 0JC a billable code?

No. This is an incomplete heading for Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Extirpation and cannot be submitted on a claim. A complete seven-character code is required, such as 0JC00ZZ, 0JC03ZZ, and 0JC10ZZ.