ICD-10-PCS code structure

Section:
  0 = Medical and Surgical

Body System:
  J = Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia

Root Operation:
  J = Inspection

Body Part:


See Terms used in Medical and Surgical

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

0JJW - 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
      • 0JJW0ZZ - Inspection 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
      • 0JJW3ZZ - Inspection of Low Extrem Subcu/Fascia, Perc Approach

  • External Approach

    Procedures performed directly on the skin or mucous membrane and procedures performed indirectly by the application of external force through the skin or mucous membrane

    • No Device
      • 0JJWXZZ - Inspection of Low Extrem Subcu/Fascia, Extern Approach