09MKXZZReattachment of Nasal Mucosa and Soft Tissue, External Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
09MKXZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Reattachment of Nasal Mucosa and Soft Tissue, External Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to 15 MS-DRGs. The root operation Reattachment involves putting back in or on all or a portion of a separated body part to its normal location or other suitable location. 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 | M | Reattachment |
| 4 | BodyPart | K | Nasal Mucosa and Soft Tissue |
| 5 | Approach | X | External |
| 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 reattachment of the nasal mucosa and soft tissue, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Reattachment, then the subterm Nasal Mucosa and Soft Tissue. The entry lists 09MKXZZ directly as a complete, billable code.
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 09MKXZZ
Is 09MKXZZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Reattachment of Nasal Mucosa and Soft Tissue, External Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What is the ICD-10-PCS code for reattachment of the nasal mucosa and soft tissue?
The FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entry Reattachment, Nasal Mucosa and Soft Tissue is a direct entry for 09MKXZZ, Reattachment of Nasal Mucosa and Soft Tissue, External Approach, billable on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 09MKXZZ 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 M is the Operation (Reattachment); the 4th character K is the BodyPart (Nasal Mucosa and Soft Tissue); the 5th character X is the Approach (External); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 09MKXZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Reattachment of Nasal Mucosa and Soft Tissue, External Approach maps to MS-DRGs 143, 144, 145, 515, 516, 517, 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 09MKXZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Reattachment of Nasal Mucosa and Soft Tissue, External Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 21.89 (Other repair and plastic operations on nose). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
