099Q70ZDrainage of Right Maxillary Sinus with Drainage Device, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
- Billable / Specific Code
099Q70Z is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Drainage of Right Maxillary Sinus with Drainage Device, Via Natural or Artificial Opening. 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 | Q | Maxillary Sinus, Right |
| 5 | Approach | 7 | Via Natural or Artificial Opening |
| 6 | Device | 0 | Drainage Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 099Q70Z under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Code History
- 099Q30Z — Drainage of R Maxillary Sinus with Drain Dev, Perc Approach
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Questions About 099Q70Z
Is 099Q70Z a billable code?
Yes. 099Q70Z is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Drainage of Right Maxillary Sinus with Drainage Device, Via Natural or Artificial Opening on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 099Q70Z mean?
099Q70Z 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 Q is the BodyPart (Maxillary Sinus, Right); the 5th character 7 is the Approach (Via Natural or Artificial Opening); 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 099Q70Z?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Drainage of Right Maxillary Sinus with Drainage Device, Via Natural or Artificial Opening crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 22.01. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
