Destruction of Scalp Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Percutaneous Approach
Medical and Surgical·Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia·Table 0J5·FY 2027
Destruction of Scalp Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Percutaneous Approach corresponds to ICD-10-PCS code 0J503ZZ, found in table 0J5, part of Section 0 (Medical and Surgical). It applies to the Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia body system. Its root operation is Destruction. The approach used is Percutaneous.
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What the code means
Destruction: root operation
Physical eradication of all or a portion of a body part by the direct use of energy, force, or a destructive agent
None of the body part is physically taken out
Includes: Fulguration of rectal polyp, cautery of skin lesion
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
Nearby codes in table 0J5
Diagnosis codes mentioning “destruction”
- Y38.1 Terrorism involving destruction of aircraft
- Y38.1X Terrorism involving destruction of aircraft
- Y36.1 War operations involving destruction of aircraft
- Y37.1 Military operations involving destruction of aircraft
- Y36.10 War operations involving unspecified destruction of aircraft