099L40ZDrainage of Nasal Turbinate with Drainage Device, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
099L40Z is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Drainage of Nasal Turbinate with Drainage Device, Percutaneous Endoscopic 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 | L | Nasal Turbinate |
| 5 | Approach | 4 | Percutaneous Endoscopic |
| 6 | Device | 0 | Drainage Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 099L40Z under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 099L40Z
Is 099L40Z a billable code?
Yes. 099L40Z is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Drainage of Nasal Turbinate with Drainage Device, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 099L40Z mean?
099L40Z 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 L is the BodyPart (Nasal Turbinate); the 5th character 4 is the Approach (Percutaneous Endoscopic); 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 099L40Z?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Drainage of Nasal Turbinate with Drainage Device, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 21.1. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
