09CN0ZZExtirpation of Matter from Nasopharynx, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
09CN0ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Extirpation of Matter from Nasopharynx, Open 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 Extirpation involves taking or cutting out solid matter from 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 | C | Extirpation |
| 4 | BodyPart | N | Nasopharynx |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 09CN0ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 09CN0ZZ
Is 09CN0ZZ a billable code?
Yes. 09CN0ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Extirpation of Matter from Nasopharynx, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 09CN0ZZ mean?
09CN0ZZ 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 N is the BodyPart (Nasopharynx); the 5th character 0 is the Approach (Open); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 09CN0ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Extirpation of Matter from Nasopharynx, Open 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 09CN0ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Extirpation of Matter from Nasopharynx, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 29.0. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
