0N9Head and Facial Bones, Drainage

Medical and Surgical›Head and Facial Bones›Drainage
  • Non-Billable Header
ICD-10-PCS 0N9
CMS Source: FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS dataset. Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027.FacebookXLinkedInPrint

0N9 is a non-billable ICD-10-PCS code that heads the group for Head and Facial Bones, Drainage, so it cannot be submitted on a claim; a more specific seven-character code is required. The root operation Drainage involves taking or letting out fluids and/or gases from a body part.

Code Identity

ICD-10-PCS Code
0N9
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Header
Code Describes
Head and Facial Bones, Drainage
Short Description
Head and Facial Bones, Drainage
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.

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.

PositionDesignationValueMeaning
1Section0Medical and Surgical
2Body SystemNHead and Facial Bones
3Operation9Drainage

In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index

These FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entries lead to this code:

Window
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Puncture
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Craniotomy
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Alveolotomy
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Cannulation
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Condylotomy
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Fistulization
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Catheterization
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Incision, abscess
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Marsupialization
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Osteotomy, ostotomy
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Evacuation, Other Fluid
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Rupture, Fluid collection
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Intubation, Drainage device
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Aspiration, fine needle, Fluid or gas
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To code incision of the abscess, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Incision, then the subterm abscess. The index leads to table 0N9, where the approach, device and qualifier values shown in the breakdown above complete the seven-character code 0N9.

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Questions About 0N9

Is 0N9 a billable code?

No. This is an incomplete heading for Head and Facial Bones, Drainage and cannot be submitted on a claim. A complete seven-character code is required, such as 0N9000Z, 0N900ZX, and 0N900ZZ.