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ICD-10-PCS Body Part - N
Medical and Surgical, Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Extirpation, Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Right Lower Leg

The Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Right Lower Leg body part is identified by the character N in the 4th position of the ICD-10-PCS procedure code. It is contained within the Extirpation 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:
  C = Extirpation

Body Part:

See Terms used in Medical and Surgical

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

0JCN - Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Right Lower Leg

  • Open Approach

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

    • No Device
      • 0JCN0ZZ - Extirpate matter from R Low Leg Subcu/Fascia, Open

  • 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
      • 0JCN3ZZ - Extirpate matter from R Low Leg Subcu/Fascia, Perc