09CN7ZZExtirpation of Matter from Nasopharynx, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
- Billable / Specific Code
09CN7ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Extirpation of Matter from Nasopharynx, Via Natural or Artificial Opening. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to 9 MS-DRGs. 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 | N | Nasopharynx |
| 5 | Approach | 7 | Via Natural or Artificial Opening |
| 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 nasopharynx, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Extirpation, then the subterm Nasopharynx. The index leads to table 09C, where the approach, device and qualifier values shown in the breakdown above complete the seven-character code 09CN7ZZ.
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 09CN7ZZ
Is 09CN7ZZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Extirpation of Matter from Nasopharynx, Via Natural or Artificial Opening on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 09CN7ZZ 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 N is the BodyPart (Nasopharynx); the 5th character 7 is the Approach (Via Natural or Artificial Opening); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 09CN7ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Extirpation of Matter from Nasopharynx, Via Natural or Artificial Opening maps to MS-DRGs 143, 144, 145, 907, 908, 909, 957, 958, 959, with relative weights from 1.2335 to 7.5502. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 09CN7ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Extirpation of Matter from Nasopharynx, Via Natural or Artificial Opening crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 29.0 (Pharyngotomy). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
