ICD-10-PCS Code For Nasal Mucosa And Soft Tissue: Procedure Code Group Overview

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 092K includes procedures performed to change devices or supports in the nasal mucosa and soft tissue in the ear, nose, and sinus body system. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a device or similar support is removed from and an identical or similar device is placed back in or on the same nasal mucosa or soft tissue without cutting or puncturing the skin or a mucous membrane. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 092K group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the specific procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Nasal Mucosa And Soft Tissue Change Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes change procedures performed on devices or supports in the nasal mucosa and soft tissue within the ear, nose, and sinus body system. These procedures are performed without cutting or puncturing the skin or a mucous membrane and involve removing and replacing an identical or similar device in or on the same anatomical site. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding for these procedures ensures inpatient documentation reflects the precise operation and supports correct case mix and payment.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
9	Body System	Ear, Nose, Sinus
2	Operation	Change
K	Body Part	Nasal Mucosa and Soft Tissue

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Nasal Mucosa And Soft Tissue Change Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
9	Body System	Ear, Nose, Sinus
2	Operation	Change
K	Body Part	Nasal Mucosa and Soft Tissue

When to Use

Use a code from this group when an existing device or support in the nasal mucosa or soft tissue is removed and an identical or similar device is placed back in or on the same site during an inpatient encounter. Do not use these codes if the procedure involves cutting or puncturing the skin or mucous membrane or if a different root operation better describes the intervention.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

2 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
092KX0Z	Change Drainage Device in Nasal Mucosa and Soft Tissue, External Approach
092KXYZ	Change Other Device in Nasal Mucosa and Soft Tissue, External Approach

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient on anticoagulation presents to the hospital with recurrent nasal packing displacement and persistent epistaxis despite conservative measures. Inpatient management requires removal of the existing nasal packing and immediate replacement with an identical nasal drainage or packing device at the bedside without incision or puncture of mucosa to control bleeding and stabilize hemodynamics. Typical codes: 092KX0Z
A pediatric patient with a chronic nasopharyngeal stent placed for airway obstruction is admitted electively for routine exchange of the stent after growth-related displacement and symptom recurrence. The planned inpatient procedure involves taking out the existing stent and placing a similar-sized stent in the same nasal mucosa/soft tissue site using an external (non–mucosal-penetrating) technique to restore patency. Typical codes: 092KXYZ, 092KX0Z
A postoperative adult following sinus surgery develops obstruction from an occluded external nasal drainage device that is not functioning and causing infection; inpatient care is required for device removal and replacement to manage the complication and allow topical therapy. The operation consists of removal of the malfunctioning external drainage device and placement of an identical or similar device on the same nasal mucosa/soft tissue without cutting or puncturing. Typical codes: 092KX0Z, 092KXYZ

Related Codes

092H-EAR-RIGHT-CHANGE

ICD-10-PCS Code For Ear Right: Procedure Code Group Overview

092J-LEFT-EAR-CHANGE

ICD-10-PCS Code For Ear Left: Procedure Code Group Overview

092Y-SINUS-CHANGE

ICD-10-PCS Code For Sinus: Procedure Code Group Overview

Frequently Asked Questions

References

1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.

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When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

2 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
092KX0Z	Change Drainage Device in Nasal Mucosa and Soft Tissue, External Approach
092KXYZ	Change Other Device in Nasal Mucosa and Soft Tissue, External Approach

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient on anticoagulation presents to the hospital with recurrent nasal packing displacement and persistent epistaxis despite conservative measures. Inpatient management requires removal of the existing nasal packing and immediate replacement with an identical nasal drainage or packing device at the bedside without incision or puncture of mucosa to control bleeding and stabilize hemodynamics. Typical codes: 092KX0Z
A pediatric patient with a chronic nasopharyngeal stent placed for airway obstruction is admitted electively for routine exchange of the stent after growth-related displacement and symptom recurrence. The planned inpatient procedure involves taking out the existing stent and placing a similar-sized stent in the same nasal mucosa/soft tissue site using an external (non–mucosal-penetrating) technique to restore patency. Typical codes: 092KXYZ, 092KX0Z
A postoperative adult following sinus surgery develops obstruction from an occluded external nasal drainage device that is not functioning and causing infection; inpatient care is required for device removal and replacement to manage the complication and allow topical therapy. The operation consists of removal of the malfunctioning external drainage device and placement of an identical or similar device on the same nasal mucosa/soft tissue without cutting or puncturing. Typical codes: 092KX0Z, 092KXYZ

Related Codes

092H-EAR-RIGHT-CHANGE

ICD-10-PCS Code For Ear Right: Procedure Code Group Overview

092J-LEFT-EAR-CHANGE

ICD-10-PCS Code For Ear Left: Procedure Code Group Overview

092Y-SINUS-CHANGE

ICD-10-PCS Code For Sinus: Procedure Code Group Overview

Frequently Asked Questions

References

1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.

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Code Attributes

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Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

What procedures are included in the Nasal Mucosa and Soft Tissue change group?

Which ICD-10-PCS section and operation describe these procedures?

What are the specific codes listed in this procedure group?

When should these ICD-10-PCS codes be used for inpatient documentation?

Why is accurate coding within the `092K` group important for billing and reimbursement?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

What procedures are included in the Nasal Mucosa and Soft Tissue change group?

Which ICD-10-PCS section and operation describe these procedures?

What are the specific codes listed in this procedure group?

When should these ICD-10-PCS codes be used for inpatient documentation?

Why is accurate coding within the `092K` group important for billing and reimbursement?

References