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ICD-10-PCS 2027 procedure code

0JH50NZInsertion of Tissue Expander into Left Neck Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach

✓ Valid for 2027O.R. procedure

Short description: Insert Tissue Expander in Lt Neck Subcu/Fascia, Open

Code last changed in FY2018 (effective October 1, 2017). Source: official FY2027 ICD-10-PCS release from CMS. Page updated September 29, 2026. About our data

About 0JH50NZ

0JH50NZ is the ICD-10-PCS code for a insertion procedure on the subcutaneous tissue and fascia, left neck using an open approach with tissue expander. In ICD-10-PCS, insertion means putting in a nonbiological appliance that monitors, assists, performs, or prevents a physiological function but does not physically take the place of a body part.

In plain terms, this corresponds to insertion of tissue expander, the ICD-9-CM procedure title it maps to (86.93).

For a different body part, codes include 0JH00NZ (subcutaneous tissue and fascia, scalp), 0JH10NZ (subcutaneous tissue and fascia, face), 0JH40NZ (subcutaneous tissue and fascia, right neck), 0JH60NZ (subcutaneous tissue and fascia, chest), 0JH70NZ (subcutaneous tissue and fascia, back), 0JH80NZ (subcutaneous tissue and fascia, abdomen) and 15 more.

The same procedure with a different approach is coded 0JH53NZ (percutaneous).

It is an operating-room procedure in the MS-DRG logic for DRG 040 (Peripheral, Cranial Nerve and Other Nervous System Procedures with MCC), DRG 041 (Peripheral, Cranial Nerve and Other Nervous System Procedures with CC or Peripheral Neurostimulator), DRG 042 (Peripheral, Cranial Nerve and Other Nervous System Procedures without CC/MCC), DRG 143 (Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat O.R. Procedures with MCC), DRG 144 (Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat O.R. Procedures with CC) and DRG 145 (Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat O.R. Procedures without CC/MCC), under the surgical categories “Peripheral, Cranial Nerve and Other Nervous System Procedures”, “Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat O.R. Procedures”, “Other Circulatory System O.R. Procedures” and 8 more.

It has been valid since ICD-10-PCS took effect on October 1, 2015.

What each character means

1. Section
0Medical and Surgical
2. Body System
JSubcutaneous Tissue and Fascia
3. Operation
HInsertion

Putting in a nonbiological appliance that monitors, assists, performs, or prevents a physiological function but does not physically take the place of a body part

Includes: Insertion of radioactive implant, insertion of central venous catheter

4. Body Part
5Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Left Neck

Includes: Deep cervical fascia; Pretracheal fascia; Prevertebral fascia

5. Approach
0Open

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

6. Device
NTissue Expander
7. Qualifier
ZNo Qualifier

Other versions of this procedure

Different approach

MS-DRG v44.0 grouping

All DRGs →

Surgical MS-DRGs this procedure can group to, depending on the principal diagnosis's MDC.

MDC 05 · Diseases and Disorders of the Circulatory System · Other Circulatory System O.R. Procedures

MDC 21 · Injuries, Poisonings and Toxic Effects of Drugs · Skin Grafts for Injuries

MDC 22 · Burns · Extensive Burns or Full Thickness Burns with MV >96 Hours

ICD-9-CM equivalent

Converter →
  • 86.93Insertion of tissue expanderapproximate

From the CMS 2018 General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), the final GEMs release.

Code history

  1. 2016
  2. 2017
  3. 2018
  4. 2019
  5. 2020
  6. 2021
  7. 2022
  8. 2023
  9. 2024
  10. 2025
  11. 2026
  12. 2027
  • FY2016 (effective 10/1/2015): Added (first year of ICD-10-CM)
  • FY2018 (effective 10/1/2017): Title revised — was “Insertion of Tissue Expander into Posterior Neck Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach”

Common questions about 0JH50NZ

Is 0JH50NZ a valid ICD-10-PCS code for 2027?

Yes. 0JH50NZ is valid for inpatient procedures from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Is 0JH50NZ an O.R. procedure?

Yes. 0JH50NZ is an O.R. procedure in MS-DRG v44.0.

What DRG does 0JH50NZ group to?

Depending on the principal diagnosis, 0JH50NZ can group to MS-DRG 040, MS-DRG 041, MS-DRG 042, MS-DRG 143, MS-DRG 144 and MS-DRG 145.

What is the ICD-9 procedure code for 0JH50NZ?

The CMS GEMs map 0JH50NZ to ICD-9-CM 86.93 (Insertion of tissue expander).