09CT0ZZExtirpation of Matter from Left Frontal Sinus, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
09CT0ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Extirpation of Matter from Left Frontal Sinus, Open Approach. 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 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 | T | Frontal Sinus, Left |
| 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 09CT0ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 09CT0ZZ
Is 09CT0ZZ a billable code?
Yes. 09CT0ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Extirpation of Matter from Left Frontal Sinus, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 09CT0ZZ mean?
09CT0ZZ 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 T is the BodyPart (Frontal Sinus, Left); 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 09CT0ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Extirpation of Matter from Left Frontal Sinus, Open Approach 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 09CT0ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Extirpation of Matter from Left Frontal Sinus, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 22.41. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
