Select the appropriate procedure code based on the approach & device:

0J96 - Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Chest

  • Open Approach

    Cutting through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to expose the site of the procedure

    • Drainage Device
      • 0J9600Z - Drainage of Chest Subcu/Fascia with Drain Dev, Open Approach
    • No Device
      • 0J960ZX - Drainage of Chest Subcu/Fascia, Open Approach, Diagn
      • 0J960ZZ - Drainage of Chest Subcu/Fascia, Open Approach

  • Percutaneous Approach

    Entry, by puncture or minor incision, of instrumentation through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to reach the site of the procedure

    • Drainage Device
      • 0J9630Z - Drainage of Chest Subcu/Fascia with Drain Dev, Perc Approach
    • No Device
      • 0J963ZX - Drainage of Chest Subcu/Fascia, Perc Approach, Diagn
      • 0J963ZZ - Drainage of Chest Subcu/Fascia, Perc Approach