09JK4ZZInspection of Nasal Mucosa and Soft Tissue, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
09JK4ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Inspection of Nasal Mucosa and Soft Tissue, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). The root operation Inspection involves visually and/or manually exploring 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 | J | Inspection |
| 4 | BodyPart | K | Nasal Mucosa and Soft Tissue |
| 5 | Approach | 4 | Percutaneous Endoscopic |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 09JK4ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Code History
- 09JK8ZZ — Inspection of Nasal Mucosa and Soft Tissue, Endo
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Questions About 09JK4ZZ
Is 09JK4ZZ a billable code?
Yes. 09JK4ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Inspection of Nasal Mucosa and Soft Tissue, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 09JK4ZZ mean?
09JK4ZZ 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 J is the Operation (Inspection); the 4th character K is the BodyPart (Nasal Mucosa and Soft Tissue); the 5th character 4 is the Approach (Percutaneous Endoscopic); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 09JK4ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Inspection of Nasal Mucosa and Soft Tissue, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 21.29. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
