098L3ZZDivision of Nasal Turbinate, Percutaneous Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
098L3ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Division of Nasal Turbinate, Percutaneous Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to 9 MS-DRGs. The root operation Division involves cutting into a body part, without draining fluids and/or gases from the body part, in order to separate or transect a body part. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under ENT procedures, NEC.
Code Identity
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.
| Position | Designation | Value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Section | 0 | Medical and Surgical |
| 2 | Body System | 9 | Ear, Nose, Sinus |
| 3 | Operation | 8 | Division |
| 4 | BodyPart | L | Nasal Turbinate |
| 5 | Approach | 3 | Percutaneous |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index
These FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entries lead to this code:
To code division of the nasal turbinate, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Division, then the subterms Turbinate, Nasal. The index leads to table 098, where the approach, device and qualifier values shown in the breakdown above complete the seven-character code 098L3ZZ.
Clinical Classification (CCSR)
AHRQ groups this procedure code into these clinical categories.
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for this code under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 098L3ZZ
Is 098L3ZZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Division of Nasal Turbinate, Percutaneous Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 098L3ZZ mean?
The code 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 8 is the Operation (Division); the 4th character L is the BodyPart (Nasal Turbinate); the 5th character 3 is the Approach (Percutaneous); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 098L3ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Division of Nasal Turbinate, Percutaneous Approach maps to MS-DRGs 143, 144, 145, 907, 908, 909, 957, 958, 959, with relative weights from 1.2335 to 7.5502. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 098L3ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Division of Nasal Turbinate, Percutaneous Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 21.62 (Fracture of the turbinates). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
