09TM0ZZResection of Nasal Septum, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
09TM0ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Resection of Nasal Septum, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to 9 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 | M | Nasal Septum |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 09TM0ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 09TM0ZZ
Is 09TM0ZZ a billable code?
Yes. 09TM0ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Resection of Nasal Septum, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 09TM0ZZ mean?
09TM0ZZ 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 M is the BodyPart (Nasal Septum); the 5th character 0 is the Approach (Open); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 09TM0ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Resection of Nasal Septum, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 143, 144, 145, 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 09TM0ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Resection of Nasal Septum, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 21.5. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
