099K8ZXDrainage of Nasal Mucosa and Soft Tissue, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic, Diagnostic
- Billable / Specific Code
099K8ZX is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Drainage of Nasal Mucosa and Soft Tissue, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic, Diagnostic. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). The root operation Drainage involves taking or letting out fluids and/or gases from a body part.
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 | 9 | Drainage |
| 4 | BodyPart | K | Nasal Mucosa and Soft Tissue |
| 5 | Approach | 8 | Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | X | Diagnostic |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 099K8ZX under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Code History
- 099K4ZX — Drainage of Nose Sft Tiss, Perc Endo Approach, Diagn
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Questions About 099K8ZX
Is 099K8ZX a billable code?
Yes. 099K8ZX is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Drainage of Nasal Mucosa and Soft Tissue, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic, Diagnostic on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 099K8ZX mean?
099K8ZX 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 9 is the Operation (Drainage); the 4th character K is the BodyPart (Nasal Mucosa and Soft Tissue); the 5th character 8 is the Approach (Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character X is the Qualifier (Diagnostic).
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 099K8ZX?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Drainage of Nasal Mucosa and Soft Tissue, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic, Diagnostic crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 21.22. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
