09CV8ZZExtirpation of Matter from Left Ethmoid Sinus, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
- Billable / Specific Code
09CV8ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Extirpation of Matter from Left Ethmoid Sinus, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic. 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 | V | Ethmoid Sinus, Left |
| 5 | Approach | 8 | Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 09CV8ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Code History
- 09CV4ZZ — Extirpate of Matter from L Ethmoid Sinus, Perc Endo Approach
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Questions About 09CV8ZZ
Is 09CV8ZZ a billable code?
Yes. 09CV8ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Extirpation of Matter from Left Ethmoid Sinus, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 09CV8ZZ mean?
09CV8ZZ 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 V is the BodyPart (Ethmoid Sinus, Left); the 5th character 8 is the Approach (Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 09CV8ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Extirpation of Matter from Left Ethmoid Sinus, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic 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 09CV8ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Extirpation of Matter from Left Ethmoid Sinus, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 22.51. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
