09BX8ZZExcision of Left Sphenoid Sinus, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
- Billable / Specific Code
09BX8ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Excision of Left Sphenoid Sinus, 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 MS-DRGs 135, 136. 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 | X | Sphenoid Sinus, Left |
| 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 09BX8ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Code History
- 09BX4ZZ — Excision of Left Sphenoid Sinus, Perc Endo Approach
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Questions About 09BX8ZZ
Is 09BX8ZZ a billable code?
Yes. 09BX8ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Excision of Left Sphenoid Sinus, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 09BX8ZZ mean?
09BX8ZZ 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 X is the BodyPart (Sphenoid Sinus, Left); 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 09BX8ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Excision of Left Sphenoid Sinus, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic maps to MS-DRGs 135, 136, with relative weights from 1.0153 to 2.1152. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 09BX8ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Excision of Left Sphenoid Sinus, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 22.64. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
