0NNB0ZZRelease Nasal Bone, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0NNB0ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Release Nasal Bone, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027). The root operation Release involves freeing a body part from an abnormal physical constraint by cutting or by the use of force. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Musculoskeletal procedures, NEC.
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 | N | Release |
| 4 | BodyPart | B | Nasal Bone |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index
These FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entries lead to this code:
To code release of the nasal bone, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Release, then the subterms Bone, Nasal. The index leads to table 0NN, where the approach, device and qualifier values shown in the breakdown above complete the seven-character code 0NNB0ZZ.
Clinical Classification (CCSR)
AHRQ groups this procedure code into these clinical categories.
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for this code under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Similar Procedure Codes
Questions About 0NNB0ZZ
Is 0NNB0ZZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Release Nasal Bone, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 0NNB0ZZ mean?
The code 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 N is the Operation (Release); the 4th character B is the BodyPart (Nasal Bone); 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 is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0NNB0ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Release Nasal Bone, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 21.91 (Lysis of adhesions of nose). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
