09RM3JZReplacement of Nasal Septum with Synthetic Substitute, Percutaneous Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
09RM3JZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Replacement of Nasal Septum with Synthetic Substitute, Percutaneous 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 | 3 | Percutaneous |
| 6 | Device | J | Synthetic Substitute |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 09RM3JZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 09RM3JZ
Is 09RM3JZ a billable code?
Yes. 09RM3JZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Replacement of Nasal Septum with Synthetic Substitute, Percutaneous Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 09RM3JZ mean?
09RM3JZ 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 3 is the Approach (Percutaneous); the 6th character J is the Device (Synthetic Substitute); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 09RM3JZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Replacement of Nasal Septum with Synthetic Substitute, Percutaneous 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 09RM3JZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Replacement of Nasal Septum with Synthetic Substitute, Percutaneous Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 21.88. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
