09SKXZZReposition Nasal Mucosa and Soft Tissue, External Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
09SKXZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Reposition Nasal Mucosa and Soft Tissue, External 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 Reposition involves moving to its normal location, or other suitable location, 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 | S | Reposition |
| 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 09SKXZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 09SKXZZ
Is 09SKXZZ a billable code?
Yes. 09SKXZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Reposition Nasal Mucosa and Soft Tissue, External Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 09SKXZZ mean?
09SKXZZ 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 S is the Operation (Reposition); 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 09SKXZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Reposition 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 1.2023 to 7.6199. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 09SKXZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Reposition Nasal Mucosa and Soft Tissue, External Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 21.89. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
