09NKXZZRelease Nasal Mucosa and Soft Tissue, External Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
09NKXZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Release Nasal Mucosa and Soft Tissue, External Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). The root operation Release involves freeing a body part from an abnormal physical constraint by cutting or by the use of force.
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 | N | Release |
| 4 | BodyPart | K | Nasal Mucosa and Soft Tissue |
| 5 | Approach | X | External |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 09NKXZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 09NKXZZ
Is 09NKXZZ a billable code?
Yes. 09NKXZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Release Nasal Mucosa and Soft Tissue, External Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 09NKXZZ mean?
09NKXZZ 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 N is the Operation (Release); 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 is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 09NKXZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Release Nasal Mucosa and Soft Tissue, External Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 21.91. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
