0NPB34ZRemoval of Internal Fixation Device from Nasal Bone, Percutaneous Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0NPB34Z is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Removal of Internal Fixation Device from Nasal Bone, Percutaneous Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027). The root operation Removal involves taking out or off a device from a body part. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Bone fixation (excluding extremities).
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 | P | Removal |
| 4 | BodyPart | B | Nasal Bone |
| 5 | Approach | 3 | Percutaneous |
| 6 | Device | 4 | Internal Fixation 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:
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.
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Questions About 0NPB34Z
Is 0NPB34Z a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Removal of Internal Fixation Device from Nasal Bone, Percutaneous Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 0NPB34Z 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 P is the Operation (Removal); the 4th character B is the BodyPart (Nasal Bone); the 5th character 3 is the Approach (Percutaneous); the 6th character 4 is the Device (Internal Fixation Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0NPB34Z?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Removal of Internal Fixation Device from Nasal Bone, Percutaneous Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 21.1 (Incision of nose). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
