0NBB3ZZExcision of Nasal Bone, Percutaneous Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0NBB3ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Excision of Nasal Bone, Percutaneous 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 Excision involves cutting out or off, without replacement, 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 | N | Head and Facial Bones |
| 3 | Operation | B | Excision |
| 4 | BodyPart | B | Nasal Bone |
| 5 | Approach | 3 | Percutaneous |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0NBB3ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0NBB3ZZ
Is 0NBB3ZZ a billable code?
Yes. 0NBB3ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Excision of Nasal Bone, Percutaneous Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0NBB3ZZ mean?
0NBB3ZZ breaks down character by character: the 1st character 0 is the Section (Medical and Surgical); the 2nd character N is the Body System (Head and Facial Bones); the 3rd character B is the Operation (Excision); the 4th character B is the BodyPart (Nasal Bone); the 5th character 3 is the Approach (Percutaneous); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 0NBB3ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Excision of Nasal Bone, Percutaneous Approach maps to MS-DRGs 143, 144, 145, 515, 516, 517, 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 0NBB3ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Excision of Nasal Bone, Percutaneous Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 21.32. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
