0JC70ZZExtirpation of Matter from Back Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0JC70ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Extirpation of Matter from Back Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to 6 MS-DRGs. The root operation Extirpation involves taking or cutting out solid matter from a body part. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Subcutaneous tissue and fascia procedures, NEC.
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 | C | Extirpation |
| 4 | BodyPart | 7 | Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Back |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index
These FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entries lead to this code:
To code extirpation of the back subcutaneous tissue and fascia, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Extirpation, then the subterms Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Back. The index leads to table 0JC, where the approach, device and qualifier values shown in the breakdown above complete the seven-character code 0JC70ZZ.
Clinical Classification (CCSR)
AHRQ groups this procedure code into these clinical categories.
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for this code under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0JC70ZZ
Is 0JC70ZZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Extirpation of Matter from Back Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 0JC70ZZ mean?
The code 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 C is the Operation (Extirpation); 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 Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 0JC70ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Extirpation of Matter from Back Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 579, 580, 581, 907, 908, 909, with relative weights from 1.3810 to 3.8962. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0JC70ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Extirpation of Matter from Back Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 86.05 (Incision with removal of foreign body or device from skin and subcutaneous tissue). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
