ICD-10-PCS Code For Nasal Turbinate: Procedure Code Group Overview

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 098L includes procedures performed to divide or transect tissue in the nasal turbinate. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a clinician performs a surgical division of nasal turbinate tissue to relieve obstruction or alter anatomy. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 098L group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the specific procedure performed and determines appropriate case mix and payment.

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Nasal Turbinate Division Procedure Overview

Procedures in this group involve dividing or transecting the nasal turbinate within the ear, nose, and sinus body system to separate tissue for symptom relief or anatomical modification. These operations are coded in the Medical and Surgical section and represent the Division root operation. Accurate coding ensures inpatient documentation reflects the specific procedure performed and supports appropriate 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
8	Operation	Division
L	Body Part	Nasal Turbinate

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Nasal Turbinate Division Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
9	Body System	Ear, Nose, Sinus
8	Operation	Division
L	Body Part	Nasal Turbinate

When to Use

Use a code from this group when a surgical division or transection of the nasal turbinate is performed during an inpatient hospital stay. These codes apply when the procedure separates turbinate tissue without intent to drain fluids or gases.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

5 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
098L0ZZ	Division of Nasal Turbinate, Open Approach
098L3ZZ	Division of Nasal Turbinate, Percutaneous Approach
098L4ZZ	Division of Nasal Turbinate, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
098L7ZZ	Division of Nasal Turbinate, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
098L8ZZ	Division of Nasal Turbinate, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic

DRG Codes

12 rows

DRG Code	Description
143	Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat O.R. Procedures with MCC
144	Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat O.R. Procedures with CC
145	Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat O.R. Procedures without CC/MCC
907	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries with MCC
908	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries with CC
909	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries without CC/MCC
957	Other O.R. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma with MCC
958	Other O.R. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma with CC
959	Other O.R. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma without CC/MCC
987	Non-Extensive O.R. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with MCC

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Typical Clinical Scenarios

A 45-year-old patient admitted for severe unilateral nasal obstruction from an enlarged inferior turbinate refractory to medical therapy. After failed topical steroid and decongestant management, the surgeon performs an open surgical division of the hypertrophied turbinate to reduce bulk and restore nasal airway patency during the inpatient stay. The procedure involves direct surgical exposure and transection of turbinate tissue without aspiration or drainage. Typical codes: 098L0ZZ
A 22-year-old trauma patient with facial fractures and a displaced inferior turbinate causing airway compromise is taken to the operating room emergently. To rapidly relieve obstruction and facilitate nasal airway stabilization, the team performs a percutaneous transection of the turbinate under image guidance at bedside or in OR without intention to drain fluids. This focused division addresses immediate airway patency as part of acute management. Typical codes: 098L3ZZ
A 60-year-old patient with prior endoscopic sinus surgery presents with persistent nasal obstruction due to recurrent turbinate scarring and turbinate enlargement despite conservative measures. During an inpatient revision procedure, the surgeon uses an endoscopic percutaneous approach to divide scarred turbinate tissue and restore nasal airflow; the operation transects tissue without drainage and is performed through endoscopic visualization of the nasal cavity. Typical codes: 098L4ZZ, 098L8ZZ

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

5 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
098L0ZZ	Division of Nasal Turbinate, Open Approach
098L3ZZ	Division of Nasal Turbinate, Percutaneous Approach
098L4ZZ	Division of Nasal Turbinate, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
098L7ZZ	Division of Nasal Turbinate, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
098L8ZZ	Division of Nasal Turbinate, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic

DRG Codes

12 rows

DRG Code	Description
143	Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat O.R. Procedures with MCC
144	Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat O.R. Procedures with CC
145	Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat O.R. Procedures without CC/MCC
907	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries with MCC
908	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries with CC
909	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries without CC/MCC
957	Other O.R. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma with MCC
958	Other O.R. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma with CC
959	Other O.R. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma without CC/MCC
987	Non-Extensive O.R. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with MCC

Showing 1–10 of 12

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A 45-year-old patient admitted for severe unilateral nasal obstruction from an enlarged inferior turbinate refractory to medical therapy. After failed topical steroid and decongestant management, the surgeon performs an open surgical division of the hypertrophied turbinate to reduce bulk and restore nasal airway patency during the inpatient stay. The procedure involves direct surgical exposure and transection of turbinate tissue without aspiration or drainage. Typical codes: 098L0ZZ
A 22-year-old trauma patient with facial fractures and a displaced inferior turbinate causing airway compromise is taken to the operating room emergently. To rapidly relieve obstruction and facilitate nasal airway stabilization, the team performs a percutaneous transection of the turbinate under image guidance at bedside or in OR without intention to drain fluids. This focused division addresses immediate airway patency as part of acute management. Typical codes: 098L3ZZ
A 60-year-old patient with prior endoscopic sinus surgery presents with persistent nasal obstruction due to recurrent turbinate scarring and turbinate enlargement despite conservative measures. During an inpatient revision procedure, the surgeon uses an endoscopic percutaneous approach to divide scarred turbinate tissue and restore nasal airflow; the operation transects tissue without drainage and is performed through endoscopic visualization of the nasal cavity. Typical codes: 098L4ZZ, 098L8ZZ

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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Nasal Turbinate Division Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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Nasal Turbinate Division Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Which ICD-10-PCS code group covers division of the nasal turbinate?

What specific procedure codes are included in the 098L group?

What is the clinical intent of procedures coded to 098L?

How does accurate coding in the 098L group affect inpatient reimbursement?

Which DRG categories may relate to procedures coded in 098L?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Which ICD-10-PCS code group covers division of the nasal turbinate?

What specific procedure codes are included in the 098L group?

What is the clinical intent of procedures coded to 098L?

How does accurate coding in the 098L group affect inpatient reimbursement?

Which DRG categories may relate to procedures coded in 098L?

References