09BB0ZXExcision of Right Mastoid Sinus, Open Approach, Diagnostic
- Billable / Specific Code
09BB0ZX is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Excision of Right Mastoid Sinus, Open Approach, Diagnostic. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRGs 143, 144, 145. The root operation Excision involves cutting out or off, without replacement, a portion of 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 | B | Excision |
| 4 | BodyPart | B | Mastoid Sinus, Right |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | X | Diagnostic |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 09BB0ZX under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 09BB0ZX
Is 09BB0ZX a billable code?
Yes. 09BB0ZX is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Excision of Right Mastoid Sinus, Open Approach, Diagnostic on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 09BB0ZX mean?
09BB0ZX 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 B is the Operation (Excision); the 4th character B is the BodyPart (Mastoid Sinus, Right); the 5th character 0 is the Approach (Open); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character X is the Qualifier (Diagnostic).
What MS-DRG does 09BB0ZX group to?
On an inpatient stay, Excision of Right Mastoid Sinus, Open Approach, Diagnostic maps to MS-DRGs 143, 144, 145, with relative weights from 1.2023 to 3.7466. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 09BB0ZX?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Excision of Right Mastoid Sinus, Open Approach, Diagnostic crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 20.32. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
