09BN8ZZExcision of Nasopharynx, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
- Billable / Specific Code
09BN8ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Excision of Nasopharynx, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to 6 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 | N | Nasopharynx |
| 5 | Approach | 8 | Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 09BN8ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 09BN8ZZ
Is 09BN8ZZ a billable code?
Yes. 09BN8ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Excision of Nasopharynx, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 09BN8ZZ mean?
09BN8ZZ 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 N is the BodyPart (Nasopharynx); the 5th character 8 is the Approach (Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 09BN8ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Excision of Nasopharynx, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic maps to MS-DRGs 143, 144, 145, 326, 327, 328, with relative weights from 1.2023 to 4.9874. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 09BN8ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Excision of Nasopharynx, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 29.33 and 29.39. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
