090Ear, Nose, Sinus, Alteration

Medical and Surgical›Ear, Nose, Sinus›Alteration
  • Non-Billable Header
ICD-10-PCS 090
CMS Source: FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS dataset. Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026.FacebookXLinkedInPrint

090 is a non-billable ICD-10-PCS code that heads the group for Ear, Nose, Sinus, Alteration, so it cannot be submitted on a claim; a more specific seven-character code is required. The root operation Alteration involves modifying the anatomic structure of a body part without affecting the function of the body part.

Code Identity

ICD-10-PCS Code
090
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Header
Code Describes
Ear, Nose, Sinus, Alteration
Short Description
Ear, Nose, Sinus, Alteration

PCS Table Breakdown

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PositionDesignationValueMeaning
1Section0Medical and Surgical
2Body System9Ear, Nose, Sinus
3Operation0Alteration

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Questions About 090

Is 090 a billable code?

No. 090 is an incomplete heading for Ear, Nose, Sinus, Alteration and cannot be submitted on a claim. A complete seven-character code is required, such as 090007Z, 09000JZ, and 09000KZ.