095KXZZDestruction of Nasal Mucosa and Soft Tissue, External Approach

  • Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-PCS 095KXZZ
CMS Source: FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS dataset. Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026.FacebookXLinkedInPrint

095KXZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Destruction of Nasal Mucosa and Soft Tissue, External Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). The root operation Destruction involves physical eradication of all or a portion of a body part by the direct use of energy, force, or a destructive agent.

Code Identity

ICD-10-PCS Code
095KXZZ
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Destruction of Nasal Mucosa and Soft Tissue, External Approach
Parent Code
Short Description
Destruction of Nasal Mucosa and Soft Tissue, Extern Approac

PCS Table Breakdown

Each ICD-10-PCS code is built from seven characters, each an axis of the procedure. Hover or tap the icons for the official CMS definitions.

PositionDesignationValueMeaning
1Section0Medical and Surgical
2Body System9Ear, Nose, Sinus
3Operation5Destruction
4BodyPartKNasal Mucosa and Soft Tissue
5ApproachXExternal
6DeviceZNo Device
7QualifierZNo Qualifier

Convert to ICD-9-PCS

Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 095KXZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.

21.30
Approximate match.
21.31
Approximate match.
21.32
Approximate match.

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Questions About 095KXZZ

Is 095KXZZ a billable code?

Yes. 095KXZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Destruction of Nasal Mucosa and Soft Tissue, External Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What do the characters in 095KXZZ mean?

095KXZZ breaks down character by character: the 1st character 0 is the Section (Medical and Surgical); the 2nd character 9 is the Body System (Ear, Nose, Sinus); the 3rd character 5 is the Operation (Destruction); the 4th character K is the BodyPart (Nasal Mucosa and Soft Tissue); the 5th character X is the Approach (External); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).

What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 095KXZZ?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Destruction of Nasal Mucosa and Soft Tissue, External Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 21.30, 21.31, and 21.32. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.