09TKXZZResection of Nasal Mucosa and Soft Tissue, External Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
09TKXZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Resection of 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 12 MS-DRGs. The root operation Resection involves cutting out or off, without replacement, all 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 | T | Resection |
| 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 09TKXZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 09TKXZZ
Is 09TKXZZ a billable code?
Yes. 09TKXZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Resection of Nasal Mucosa and Soft Tissue, External Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 09TKXZZ mean?
09TKXZZ 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 T is the Operation (Resection); 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 09TKXZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Resection of Nasal Mucosa and Soft Tissue, External Approach maps to MS-DRGs 143, 144, 145, 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 09TKXZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Resection of Nasal Mucosa and Soft Tissue, External Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 21.4. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
