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 093K includes procedures performed to control bleeding in the nasal mucosa and soft tissue. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when clinicians perform interventions to stop postprocedural or other acute hemorrhage in the ear, nose, and sinus region. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 093K group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Nasal Mucosa And Soft Tissue Control Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes inpatient procedures that involve controlling postprocedural or acute bleeding of the nasal mucosa and adjacent soft tissues in the ear, nose, and sinus body system. Procedures typically use techniques to stop hemorrhage and restore hemostasis at the mucosal or soft tissue surface. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding of these control procedures is important for documenting the clinical care provided and for appropriate inpatient reimbursement.

Code Attributes

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

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Nasal Mucosa And Soft Tissue Control Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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

When to Use

Use a code from this group when an inpatient procedure is performed specifically to control hemorrhage from the nasal mucosa or nearby soft tissues after surgery or due to acute bleeding. Select a code when the documented intent and action are hemostasis rather than excision, repair, or replacement.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

2 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
093K7ZZ	Control Bleeding in Nasal Mucosa and Soft Tissue, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
093K8ZZ	Control Bleeding in Nasal Mucosa and Soft Tissue, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A middle-aged patient is admitted through the emergency department with profuse unilateral epistaxis after nasal septal cautery in the outpatient clinic failed to control bleeding; the patient has ongoing hemorrhage from the anterior nasal mucosa and requires inpatient endoscopic assessment and topical/mechanical measures to achieve hemostasis. Because the intent is to control bleeding of the nasal mucosa and adjacent soft tissues via an endoscopic approach, a code from this group is selected. Typical codes: 093K8ZZ
An elderly anticoagulated patient on warfarin develops recurrent posterior nasal bleeding after nasal trauma and cannot be managed in observation; inpatient management includes placement of nasal packing and direct control of bleeding via a natural or artificial opening to restore hemostasis. The procedure is directed at stopping acute hemorrhage from the nasal mucosa/soft tissue rather than excision or repair. Typical codes: 093K7ZZ
A postoperative patient on the ear, nose, and sinus service returns to the operating room for acute bleeding from surgical sites on the nasal mucosa following sinus surgery; the surgeon performs endoscopic hemostatic control of the mucosal and soft tissue bleeding to prevent ongoing blood loss and airway compromise. Because the operation is control of bleeding in the nasal mucosa/soft tissue using an endoscopic approach, an endoscopic control code is appropriate. Typical codes: 093K8ZZ

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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
093K7ZZ	Control Bleeding in Nasal Mucosa and Soft Tissue, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
093K8ZZ	Control Bleeding in Nasal Mucosa and Soft Tissue, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A middle-aged patient is admitted through the emergency department with profuse unilateral epistaxis after nasal septal cautery in the outpatient clinic failed to control bleeding; the patient has ongoing hemorrhage from the anterior nasal mucosa and requires inpatient endoscopic assessment and topical/mechanical measures to achieve hemostasis. Because the intent is to control bleeding of the nasal mucosa and adjacent soft tissues via an endoscopic approach, a code from this group is selected. Typical codes: 093K8ZZ
An elderly anticoagulated patient on warfarin develops recurrent posterior nasal bleeding after nasal trauma and cannot be managed in observation; inpatient management includes placement of nasal packing and direct control of bleeding via a natural or artificial opening to restore hemostasis. The procedure is directed at stopping acute hemorrhage from the nasal mucosa/soft tissue rather than excision or repair. Typical codes: 093K7ZZ
A postoperative patient on the ear, nose, and sinus service returns to the operating room for acute bleeding from surgical sites on the nasal mucosa following sinus surgery; the surgeon performs endoscopic hemostatic control of the mucosal and soft tissue bleeding to prevent ongoing blood loss and airway compromise. Because the operation is control of bleeding in the nasal mucosa/soft tissue using an endoscopic approach, an endoscopic control code is appropriate. Typical codes: 093K8ZZ

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

Which procedures are included in ICD-10-PCS code group 093K?

What is the primary clinical purpose of procedures coded to 093K?

In which ICD-10-PCS section and body system are 093K codes located?

How do `093K7ZZ` and `093K8ZZ` differ in approach?

Why is accurate coding within the 093K group important for inpatient care?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Which procedures are included in ICD-10-PCS code group 093K?

What is the primary clinical purpose of procedures coded to 093K?

In which ICD-10-PCS section and body system are 093K codes located?

How do `093K7ZZ` and `093K8ZZ` differ in approach?

Why is accurate coding within the 093K group important for inpatient care?

References