09BM4ZZExcision of Nasal Septum, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
09BM4ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Excision of Nasal Septum, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to 9 MS-DRGs. 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 | M | Nasal Septum |
| 5 | Approach | 4 | Percutaneous Endoscopic |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 09BM4ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Code History
- 09BM8ZZ — Excision of Nasal Septum, Endo
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Questions About 09BM4ZZ
Is 09BM4ZZ a billable code?
Yes. 09BM4ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Excision of Nasal Septum, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 09BM4ZZ mean?
09BM4ZZ 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 M is the BodyPart (Nasal Septum); the 5th character 4 is the Approach (Percutaneous Endoscopic); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 09BM4ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Excision of Nasal Septum, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach maps to MS-DRGs 143, 144, 145, 907, 908, 909, 957, 958, 959, with relative weights from 1.2023 to 7.6199. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 09BM4ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Excision of Nasal Septum, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 21.5. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
