09BK0ZXExcision of Nasal Mucosa and Soft Tissue, Open Approach, Diagnostic
- Billable / Specific Code
09BK0ZX is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Excision of Nasal Mucosa and Soft Tissue, Open Approach, Diagnostic. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). 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 | K | Nasal Mucosa and Soft Tissue |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | X | Diagnostic |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 09BK0ZX under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 09BK0ZX
Is 09BK0ZX a billable code?
Yes. 09BK0ZX is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Excision of Nasal Mucosa and Soft Tissue, Open Approach, Diagnostic on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 09BK0ZX mean?
09BK0ZX 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 K is the BodyPart (Nasal Mucosa and Soft Tissue); 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 is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 09BK0ZX?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Excision of Nasal Mucosa and Soft Tissue, Open Approach, Diagnostic crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 21.22. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
