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ICD-10-PCS Body Part - W
Medical and Surgical, Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Division, Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Lower Extremity

The Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Lower Extremity body part is identified by the character W in the 4th position of the ICD-10-PCS procedure code. It is contained within the Division root operation of the Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia body system under the Medical and Surgical section. The 4the position refers to the body part or body region when applicable.

ICD-10-PCS code structure

Section:
  0 = Medical and Surgical

Body System:
  J = Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia

Root Operation:
  8 = Division

Body Part:

See Terms used in Medical and Surgical

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

0J8W - Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Lower Extremity

  • Open Approach

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

    • No Device
      • 0J8W0ZZ - Division of Low Extrem 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

    • No Device
      • 0J8W3ZZ - Division of Low Extrem Subcu/Fascia, Perc Approach