09DM0ZZExtraction of Nasal Septum, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
09DM0ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Extraction of Nasal Septum, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to 12 MS-DRGs. The root operation Extraction involves pulling or stripping out or off all or a portion of a body part by the use of force. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Nasal and sinus excision.
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 | D | Extraction |
| 4 | BodyPart | M | Nasal Septum |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 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 extraction of the nasal septum, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Extraction, then the subterms Septum, Nasal. The index leads to table 09D, where the approach, device and qualifier values shown in the breakdown above complete the seven-character code 09DM0ZZ.
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 09DM0ZZ
Is 09DM0ZZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Extraction of Nasal Septum, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 09DM0ZZ 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 D is the Operation (Extraction); the 4th character M is the BodyPart (Nasal Septum); 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 09DM0ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Extraction of Nasal Septum, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 143, 144, 145, 579, 580, 581, 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 09DM0ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Extraction of Nasal Septum, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 21.99 (Other operations on nose). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
