09CU3ZZExtirpation of Matter from Right Ethmoid Sinus, Percutaneous Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
09CU3ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Extirpation of Matter from Right Ethmoid Sinus, Percutaneous Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to MS-DRGs 135, 136. 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 | U | Ethmoid Sinus, Right |
| 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 right ethmoid sinus, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Extirpation, then the subterms Sinus, Ethmoid, Right. The index leads to table 09C, where the approach, device and qualifier values shown in the breakdown above complete the seven-character code 09CU3ZZ.
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 09CU3ZZ
Is 09CU3ZZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Extirpation of Matter from Right Ethmoid Sinus, Percutaneous Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 09CU3ZZ 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 U is the BodyPart (Ethmoid Sinus, Right); 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 MS-DRG does 09CU3ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Extirpation of Matter from Right Ethmoid Sinus, Percutaneous Approach maps to MS-DRGs 135, 136, with relative weights from 1.0615 to 2.1793. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 09CU3ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Extirpation of Matter from Right Ethmoid Sinus, Percutaneous Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 22.51 (Ethmoidotomy). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
