0J8 Division - Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia ICD-10-PCS
The 0J8 code range contains 53 ICD-10-PCS codes for Division procedures on the subcutaneous tissue and fascia. 52 of the codes are billable and valid for inpatient claim submission in fiscal year 2026.
Root Operation Definition
Division: Cutting into a body part without draining fluids and/or gases from the body part in order to separate or transect a body part.
Codes in the 0J8 Range 53 codes · 52 billable
- 0J8 Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, DivisionNon-billable header
- 0J800ZZ Division of Scalp Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
- 0J803ZZ Division of Scalp Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Percutaneous Approach
- 0J810ZZ Division of Face Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
- 0J813ZZ Division of Face Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Percutaneous Approach
- 0J840ZZ Division of Right Neck Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
- 0J843ZZ Division of Right Neck Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Percutaneous Approach
- 0J850ZZ Division of Left Neck Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
- 0J853ZZ Division of Left Neck Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Percutaneous Approach
- 0J860ZZ Division of Chest Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
- 0J863ZZ Division of Chest Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Percutaneous Approach
- 0J870ZZ Division of Back Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
- 0J873ZZ Division of Back Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Percutaneous Approach
- 0J880ZZ Division of Abdomen Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
- 0J883ZZ Division of Abdomen Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Percutaneous Approach
- 0J890ZZ Division of Buttock Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
- 0J893ZZ Division of Buttock Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Percutaneous Approach
- 0J8B0ZZ Division of Perineum Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
- 0J8B3ZZ Division of Perineum Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Percutaneous Approach
- 0J8C0ZZ Division of Pelvic Region Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
- 0J8C3ZZ Division of Pelvic Region Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Percutaneous Approach
- 0J8D0ZZ Division of Right Upper Arm Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
- 0J8D3ZZ Division of Right Upper Arm Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Percutaneous Approach
- 0J8F0ZZ Division of Left Upper Arm Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
- 0J8F3ZZ Division of Left Upper Arm Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Percutaneous Approach
- 0J8G0ZZ Division of Right Lower Arm Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
- 0J8G3ZZ Division of Right Lower Arm Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Percutaneous Approach
- 0J8H0ZZ Division of Left Lower Arm Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
- 0J8H3ZZ Division of Left Lower Arm Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Percutaneous Approach
- 0J8J0ZZ Division of Right Hand Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
- 0J8J3ZZ Division of Right Hand Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Percutaneous Approach
- 0J8K0ZZ Division of Left Hand Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
- 0J8K3ZZ Division of Left Hand Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Percutaneous Approach
- 0J8L0ZZ Division of Right Upper Leg Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
- 0J8L3ZZ Division of Right Upper Leg Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Percutaneous Approach
- 0J8M0ZZ Division of Left Upper Leg Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
- 0J8M3ZZ Division of Left Upper Leg Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Percutaneous Approach
- 0J8N0ZZ Division of Right Lower Leg Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
- 0J8N3ZZ Division of Right Lower Leg Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Percutaneous Approach
- 0J8P0ZZ Division of Left Lower Leg Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
- 0J8P3ZZ Division of Left Lower Leg Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Percutaneous Approach
- 0J8Q0ZZ Division of Right Foot Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
- 0J8Q3ZZ Division of Right Foot Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Percutaneous Approach
- 0J8R0ZZ Division of Left Foot Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
- 0J8R3ZZ Division of Left Foot Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Percutaneous Approach
- 0J8S0ZZ Division of Head and Neck Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
- 0J8S3ZZ Division of Head and Neck Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Percutaneous Approach
- 0J8T0ZZ Division of Trunk Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
- 0J8T3ZZ Division of Trunk Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Percutaneous Approach
- 0J8V0ZZ Division of Upper Extremity Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
- 0J8V3ZZ Division of Upper Extremity Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Percutaneous Approach
- 0J8W0ZZ Division of Lower Extremity Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
- 0J8W3ZZ Division of Lower Extremity Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Percutaneous Approach
About the 0J8 Code Range
The ICD-10-PCS root operation Division (code 0J8) involves cutting into subcutaneous tissue and fascia without removing any tissue. This procedure splits or separates these layers, typically to relieve tension or address structural issues beneath the skin.
Within the Medical and Surgical section, the Division operation applies specifically to areas such as the Scalp, Face, Neck, Chest, and extremities including the Arms and Legs. The provided ICD-10-PCS codes illustrate this operation performed through different approaches, primarily the Open Approach (e.g., 0J800ZZ for division of scalp subcutaneous tissue) and Percutaneous Approach (e.g., 0J803ZZ for scalp division). These codes reflect the precise location and technique used in dividing the subcutaneous tissue and fascia, which is essential for accurate procedural documentation and billing in clinical practice.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the 0J8 range?
Of the 53 codes in this range, 52 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 0J8 range classify?
The range classifies Division procedures, cutting into a body part without draining fluids and/or gases from the body part in order to separate or transect a body part, 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.
