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 09MK includes procedures performed to reattach nasal mucosa and associated soft tissues in the Ear, Nose, Sinus anatomical area. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a separated portion of nasal mucosa and soft tissue is put back to its normal location using an external approach. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 09MK group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and determines appropriate case mix and payment.

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Nasal Mucosa And Soft Tissue Reattachment Procedure Overview

Procedures in this ICD-10-PCS code group involve reattaching separated nasal mucosa and associated soft tissue to their normal location via an external approach. These procedures target the Ear, Nose, Sinus body system and restore anatomical continuity and function of the nasal lining and adjacent soft tissues. Accurate coding is important for inpatient reimbursement because it documents the specific reattachment performed and supports appropriate case mix classification.

Code Attributes

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

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Nasal Mucosa And Soft Tissue Reattachment Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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

When to Use

Use a code from this group when a clinician performs reattachment of nasal mucosa and soft tissue that were separated or avulsed and are being returned to their normal anatomical position. These codes apply when the procedure is performed via an external approach rather than an endoscopic or internal technique.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

1 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
09MKXZZ	Reattachment of Nasal Mucosa and Soft Tissue, External Approach

DRG Codes

18 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
515	Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.R. Procedures with MCC
516	Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.R. Procedures with CC
517	Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.R. Procedures without CC/MCC
579	Other Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Procedures with MCC
580	Other Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Procedures with CC
581	Other Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Procedures without CC/MCC
907	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries with MCC

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Typical Clinical Scenarios

An adult presents to the emergency department after a facial trauma from a motor vehicle collision with partial avulsion of the nasal lining and adjacent soft tissue causing persistent bleeding, exposed nasal cartilage, and compromised nasal airflow. The patient is admitted for urgent surgical repair to restore the nasal mucosa and soft tissue to its normal position and control hemorrhage; an external approach is used because the injury involves avulsed external soft tissue. Typical codes: 09MKXZZ
An elderly patient on anticoagulation has a large spontaneous nasal mucosal tear with adjacent soft-tissue separation after a fall at home; conservative measures fail and the patient is admitted for operative management to reapproximate and reattach the mucosa and external nasal soft tissue to re-establish the nasal lining and stop recurrent bleeding. The procedure is performed via an external approach given the extent of external soft-tissue involvement. Typical codes: 09MKXZZ
A patient with a prior traumatic nasal avulsion underwent initial debridement but returns with nonhealing, displaced nasal mucosa and soft-tissue edges with persistent crusting and functional obstruction; inpatient reattachment is performed to put the separated mucosa and soft tissue back to their normal anatomical position using an external approach to restore anatomy and promote healing. Typical codes: 09MKXZZ

Related Codes

09M0-RIGHT-EXTERNAL-EAR-REATTACHMENT

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

09M1-LEFT-EXTERNAL-EAR-REATTACHMENT

ICD-10-PCS Code For Left External Ear: 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

1 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
09MKXZZ	Reattachment of Nasal Mucosa and Soft Tissue, External Approach

DRG Codes

18 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
515	Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.R. Procedures with MCC
516	Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.R. Procedures with CC
517	Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.R. Procedures without CC/MCC
579	Other Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Procedures with MCC
580	Other Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Procedures with CC
581	Other Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Procedures without CC/MCC
907	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries with MCC

Showing 1–10 of 18

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An adult presents to the emergency department after a facial trauma from a motor vehicle collision with partial avulsion of the nasal lining and adjacent soft tissue causing persistent bleeding, exposed nasal cartilage, and compromised nasal airflow. The patient is admitted for urgent surgical repair to restore the nasal mucosa and soft tissue to its normal position and control hemorrhage; an external approach is used because the injury involves avulsed external soft tissue. Typical codes: 09MKXZZ
An elderly patient on anticoagulation has a large spontaneous nasal mucosal tear with adjacent soft-tissue separation after a fall at home; conservative measures fail and the patient is admitted for operative management to reapproximate and reattach the mucosa and external nasal soft tissue to re-establish the nasal lining and stop recurrent bleeding. The procedure is performed via an external approach given the extent of external soft-tissue involvement. Typical codes: 09MKXZZ
A patient with a prior traumatic nasal avulsion underwent initial debridement but returns with nonhealing, displaced nasal mucosa and soft-tissue edges with persistent crusting and functional obstruction; inpatient reattachment is performed to put the separated mucosa and soft tissue back to their normal anatomical position using an external approach to restore anatomy and promote healing. Typical codes: 09MKXZZ

Related Codes

09M0-RIGHT-EXTERNAL-EAR-REATTACHMENT

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

09M1-LEFT-EXTERNAL-EAR-REATTACHMENT

ICD-10-PCS Code For Left External Ear: 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

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

What procedures are included in ICD-10-PCS code group 09MK?

What is the specific ICD-10-PCS code in this procedure group?

Which ICD-10-PCS section and operation type apply to these procedures?

How does accurate coding within 09MK affect inpatient reimbursement?

Which DRG categories may relate to procedures coded to 09MKXZZ?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

What procedures are included in ICD-10-PCS code group 09MK?

What is the specific ICD-10-PCS code in this procedure group?

Which ICD-10-PCS section and operation type apply to these procedures?

How does accurate coding within 09MK affect inpatient reimbursement?

Which DRG categories may relate to procedures coded to 09MKXZZ?

References