09RM0JZReplacement of Nasal Septum with Synthetic Substitute, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
09RM0JZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Replacement of Nasal Septum with Synthetic Substitute, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to 15 MS-DRGs. The root operation Replacement involves putting in or on biological or synthetic material that physically takes the place and/or function of all or a portion of 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 | R | Replacement |
| 4 | BodyPart | M | Nasal Septum |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | J | Synthetic Substitute |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 09RM0JZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 09RM0JZ
Is 09RM0JZ a billable code?
Yes. 09RM0JZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Replacement of Nasal Septum with Synthetic Substitute, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 09RM0JZ mean?
09RM0JZ 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 R is the Operation (Replacement); the 4th character M is the BodyPart (Nasal Septum); the 5th character 0 is the Approach (Open); the 6th character J is the Device (Synthetic Substitute); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 09RM0JZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Replacement of Nasal Septum with Synthetic Substitute, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 143, 144, 145, 515, 516, 517, 579, 580, 581, 907, 908, 909, 957, 958, 959, with relative weights from 1.2023 to 7.6199. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 09RM0JZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Replacement of Nasal Septum with Synthetic Substitute, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 21.88. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
