09CM3ZZExtirpation of Matter from Nasal Septum, Percutaneous Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
09CM3ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Extirpation of Matter from Nasal Septum, Percutaneous Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027). The root operation Extirpation involves taking or cutting out solid matter from a body part. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under ENT procedures, NEC.
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 | C | Extirpation |
| 4 | BodyPart | M | Nasal Septum |
| 5 | Approach | 3 | Percutaneous |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index
These FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entries lead to this code:
To code extirpation of the nasal septum, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Extirpation, then the subterms Septum, Nasal. The index leads to table 09C, where the approach, device and qualifier values shown in the breakdown above complete the seven-character code 09CM3ZZ.
Clinical Classification (CCSR)
AHRQ groups this procedure code into these clinical categories.
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for this code under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 09CM3ZZ
Is 09CM3ZZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Extirpation of Matter from Nasal Septum, Percutaneous Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 09CM3ZZ mean?
The code 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 C is the Operation (Extirpation); the 4th character M is the BodyPart (Nasal Septum); the 5th character 3 is the Approach (Percutaneous); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 09CM3ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Extirpation of Matter from Nasal Septum, Percutaneous Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 21.1 (Incision of nose). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
