ICD-10-PCS code structure

Section:
  0 = Medical and Surgical

Body System:
  J = Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia

Root Operation:


See Terms used in Medical and Surgical

The 4th character refers to the body part or body region.

Inspection

Visually and/or manually exploring a body part

  • 0JJS - Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Head and Neck

  • 0JJW - Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Lower Extremity

  • 0JJT - Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Trunk

    Includes:
    • External oblique aponeurosis
    • Transversalis fascia
  • 0JJV - Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Upper Extremity