0JPTX1ZRemoval of Radioactive Element from Trunk Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, External Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0JPTX1Z is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Removal of Radioactive Element from Trunk Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, External Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). The root operation Removal involves taking out or off a device from 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 | P | Removal |
| 4 | BodyPart | T | Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Trunk |
| 5 | Approach | X | External |
| 6 | Device | 1 | Radioactive Element |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0JPTX1Z under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0JPTX1Z
Is 0JPTX1Z a billable code?
Yes. 0JPTX1Z is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Removal of Radioactive Element from Trunk Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, External Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0JPTX1Z mean?
0JPTX1Z 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 P is the Operation (Removal); the 4th character T is the BodyPart (Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Trunk); the 5th character X is the Approach (External); the 6th character 1 is the Device (Radioactive Element); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0JPTX1Z?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Removal of Radioactive Element from Trunk Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, External Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 97.87. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
