0JPWX1ZRemoval of Radioactive Element from Lower Extremity Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, External Approach

Medical and Surgical›Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia›Removal
  • Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-PCS 0JPWX1Z
CMS Source: FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS dataset. Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027.FacebookXLinkedInPrint

0JPWX1Z is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Removal of Radioactive Element from Lower Extremity Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, External Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027). The root operation Removal involves taking out or off a device from a body part. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Brachytherapy.

Code Identity

ICD-10-PCS Code
0JPWX1Z
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Removal of Radioactive Element from Lower Extremity Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, External Approach
Short Description
Remove Radioact Elem from Low Extrem Subcu/Fascia, Extern
Parent Code
0JP

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
3OperationPRemoval
4BodyPartWSubcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Lower Extremity
5ApproachXExternal
6Device1Radioactive Element
7QualifierZNo Qualifier

In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index

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

Infusion Device, Pump, Removal of device from, Lower Extremity
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Removal of device from, Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Lower Extremity
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Vascular Access Device, Tunneled, Removal of device from, Lower Extremity
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Vascular Access Device, Totally Implantable, Removal of device from, Lower Extremity
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Tissue Expander, Removal of device from, Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Lower Extremity
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Contraceptive Device, Removal of device from, Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Lower Extremity
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Clinical Classification (CCSR)

AHRQ groups this procedure code into these clinical categories.

RAD002
Brachytherapy
Clinical domain: Radiation Therapy

Convert to ICD-9-PCS

Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for this code under the General Equivalence Mappings.

97.89
Removal of other therapeutic device
Approximate match.

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Questions About 0JPWX1Z

Is 0JPWX1Z a billable code?

Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Removal of Radioactive Element from Lower Extremity Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, External Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

What do the characters in 0JPWX1Z 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 P is the Operation (Removal); the 4th character W is the BodyPart (Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Lower Extremity); 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 0JPWX1Z?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Removal of Radioactive Element from Lower Extremity Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, External Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 97.89 (Removal of other therapeutic device). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.