099KX0ZDrainage of Nasal Mucosa and Soft Tissue with Drainage Device, External Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
099KX0Z is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Drainage of Nasal Mucosa and Soft Tissue with Drainage Device, External Approach. 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 | X | External |
| 6 | Device | 0 | Drainage Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 099KX0Z under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 099KX0Z
Is 099KX0Z a billable code?
Yes. 099KX0Z is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Drainage of Nasal Mucosa and Soft Tissue with Drainage Device, External Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 099KX0Z mean?
099KX0Z 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 X is the Approach (External); the 6th character 0 is the Device (Drainage Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 099KX0Z?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Drainage of Nasal Mucosa and Soft Tissue with Drainage Device, External Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 21.1. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
