0J5 Destruction - Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia ICD-10-PCS
The 0J5 code range contains 45 ICD-10-PCS codes for Destruction procedures on the subcutaneous tissue and fascia. 44 of the codes are billable and valid for inpatient claim submission in fiscal year 2026.
Root Operation Definition
Destruction: Physical eradication of all or a portion of a body part by the direct use of energy, force or a destructive agent.
Codes in the 0J5 Range 45 codes · 44 billable
- 0J5 Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, DestructionNon-billable header
- 0J500ZZ Destruction of Scalp Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
- 0J503ZZ Destruction of Scalp Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Percutaneous Approach
- 0J510ZZ Destruction of Face Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
- 0J513ZZ Destruction of Face Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Percutaneous Approach
- 0J540ZZ Destruction of Right Neck Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
- 0J543ZZ Destruction of Right Neck Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Percutaneous Approach
- 0J550ZZ Destruction of Left Neck Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
- 0J553ZZ Destruction of Left Neck Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Percutaneous Approach
- 0J560ZZ Destruction of Chest Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
- 0J563ZZ Destruction of Chest Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Percutaneous Approach
- 0J570ZZ Destruction of Back Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
- 0J573ZZ Destruction of Back Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Percutaneous Approach
- 0J580ZZ Destruction of Abdomen Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
- 0J583ZZ Destruction of Abdomen Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Percutaneous Approach
- 0J590ZZ Destruction of Buttock Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
- 0J593ZZ Destruction of Buttock Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Percutaneous Approach
- 0J5B0ZZ Destruction of Perineum Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
- 0J5B3ZZ Destruction of Perineum Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Percutaneous Approach
- 0J5C0ZZ Destruction of Pelvic Region Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
- 0J5C3ZZ Destruction of Pelvic Region Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Percutaneous Approach
- 0J5D0ZZ Destruction of Right Upper Arm Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
- 0J5D3ZZ Destruction of Right Upper Arm Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Percutaneous Approach
- 0J5F0ZZ Destruction of Left Upper Arm Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
- 0J5F3ZZ Destruction of Left Upper Arm Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Percutaneous Approach
- 0J5G0ZZ Destruction of Right Lower Arm Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
- 0J5G3ZZ Destruction of Right Lower Arm Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Percutaneous Approach
- 0J5H0ZZ Destruction of Left Lower Arm Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
- 0J5H3ZZ Destruction of Left Lower Arm Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Percutaneous Approach
- 0J5J0ZZ Destruction of Right Hand Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
- 0J5J3ZZ Destruction of Right Hand Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Percutaneous Approach
- 0J5K0ZZ Destruction of Left Hand Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
- 0J5K3ZZ Destruction of Left Hand Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Percutaneous Approach
- 0J5L0ZZ Destruction of Right Upper Leg Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
- 0J5L3ZZ Destruction of Right Upper Leg Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Percutaneous Approach
- 0J5M0ZZ Destruction of Left Upper Leg Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
- 0J5M3ZZ Destruction of Left Upper Leg Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Percutaneous Approach
- 0J5N0ZZ Destruction of Right Lower Leg Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
- 0J5N3ZZ Destruction of Right Lower Leg Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Percutaneous Approach
- 0J5P0ZZ Destruction of Left Lower Leg Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
- 0J5P3ZZ Destruction of Left Lower Leg Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Percutaneous Approach
- 0J5Q0ZZ Destruction of Right Foot Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
- 0J5Q3ZZ Destruction of Right Foot Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Percutaneous Approach
- 0J5R0ZZ Destruction of Left Foot Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
- 0J5R3ZZ Destruction of Left Foot Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Percutaneous Approach
About the 0J5 Code Range
The ICD-10-PCS root operation Destruction (code 0J5) refers to the deliberate use of energy, force, or chemical agents to eliminate targeted tissue. In the Medical and Surgical section, this operation commonly applies to the removal of abnormal or diseased Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia across various body regions.
This operation is carried out through different approaches, such as an Open Approach or a minimally invasive Percutaneous Approach. For example, code 0J500ZZ denotes destruction of the Scalp Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia using an open technique, while 0J503ZZ specifies destruction of the same tissue by percutaneous means. Other body sites included are the Face, Neck (right and left), Chest, Back, Abdomen, and extremities such as the Upper and Lower Arms or Legs. Accurate use of these ICD-10-PCS destruction codes supports precise documentation of therapeutic tissue ablation targeting subcutaneous structures in diverse anatomical locations.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the 0J5 range?
Of the 45 codes in this range, 44 are billable and valid for inpatient claim submission from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. Table header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the 0J5 range classify?
The range classifies Destruction procedures, physical eradication of all or a portion of a body part by the direct use of energy, force or a destructive agent, performed on the subcutaneous tissue and fascia. Each code adds the body part, approach, device, and qualifier in characters four through seven, and links to its own reference page.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS order file and code tables, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
