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 09XK includes procedures performed to transfer nasal mucosa and soft tissue within the ear, nose, and sinus anatomical area. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when tissue is moved, without taking it out, to another location to assume the function of nasal mucosa or adjacent soft tissues. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 09XK group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the specific transfer procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Nasal Mucosa And Soft Tissue Transfer Procedure Overview

This group includes procedures that move, without removing, all or part of the nasal mucosa and associated soft tissues to another location to assume the function of those tissues. These procedures target the ear, nose, and sinus body system and are typically performed to restore or reassign tissue function after injury or disease. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding is important for inpatient reimbursement and for reflecting the clinical complexity of the intervention.

Code Attributes

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

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Nasal Mucosa And Soft Tissue Transfer Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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

When to Use

Use a code from this group when nasal mucosa or adjacent soft tissue is moved to a new anatomical site to restore or reassign function without complete excision. These codes apply in inpatient settings where the operative intent is transfer rather than removal, repair, or replacement.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

4 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
09XK0Z1	Transfer Nasal Mucosa and Soft Tissue to Frontal Bone, Open Approach
09XK0Z2	Transfer Nasal Mucosa and Soft Tissue to Ethmoid Bone, Open Approach
09XK0Z3	Transfer Nasal Mucosa and Soft Tissue to Sphenoid Bone, Open Approach
09XK0Z4	Transfer Nasal Mucosa and Soft Tissue to Occipital Bone, Open Approach

DRG Codes

9 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

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A middle-aged patient presents urgently after a facial trauma with a complex nasal septal avulsion and disrupted mucosal lining extending toward the frontal recess, causing cerebrospinal fluid leak risk and nasal airway compromise; the patient is admitted for surgical reconstruction to re-establish mucosal continuity and coverage over the frontal bone area to protect intracranial structures and restore function. Typical codes: 09XK0Z1
An adult with chronic ethmoid sinusitis and prior endoscopic surgeries has persistent mucosal deficiency and scarring with recurrent obstruction; during a planned inpatient revision, healthy adjacent nasal mucosa and soft tissue are mobilized and transferred to the ethmoid region to reline the sinus cavity and improve mucociliary clearance. Typical codes: 09XK0Z2
An older patient with sphenoid sinus osteomyelitis following radiation therapy develops localized mucosal necrosis and persistent infection; after debridement, vascularized nasal mucosa and soft tissue are transferred to the sphenoid bone area in an inpatient setting to promote healing and restore sinonasal barrier function. Typical codes: 09XK0Z3

Related Codes

09XL-NASAL-TURBINATE-TRANSFER

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

09XM-NASAL-SEPTUM-TRANSFER

ICD-10-PCS Code For Nasal Septum: 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

4 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
09XK0Z1	Transfer Nasal Mucosa and Soft Tissue to Frontal Bone, Open Approach
09XK0Z2	Transfer Nasal Mucosa and Soft Tissue to Ethmoid Bone, Open Approach
09XK0Z3	Transfer Nasal Mucosa and Soft Tissue to Sphenoid Bone, Open Approach
09XK0Z4	Transfer Nasal Mucosa and Soft Tissue to Occipital Bone, Open Approach

DRG Codes

9 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

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A middle-aged patient presents urgently after a facial trauma with a complex nasal septal avulsion and disrupted mucosal lining extending toward the frontal recess, causing cerebrospinal fluid leak risk and nasal airway compromise; the patient is admitted for surgical reconstruction to re-establish mucosal continuity and coverage over the frontal bone area to protect intracranial structures and restore function. Typical codes: 09XK0Z1
An adult with chronic ethmoid sinusitis and prior endoscopic surgeries has persistent mucosal deficiency and scarring with recurrent obstruction; during a planned inpatient revision, healthy adjacent nasal mucosa and soft tissue are mobilized and transferred to the ethmoid region to reline the sinus cavity and improve mucociliary clearance. Typical codes: 09XK0Z2
An older patient with sphenoid sinus osteomyelitis following radiation therapy develops localized mucosal necrosis and persistent infection; after debridement, vascularized nasal mucosa and soft tissue are transferred to the sphenoid bone area in an inpatient setting to promote healing and restore sinonasal barrier function. Typical codes: 09XK0Z3

Related Codes

09XL-NASAL-TURBINATE-TRANSFER

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

09XM-NASAL-SEPTUM-TRANSFER

ICD-10-PCS Code For Nasal Septum: 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

Which body system is targeted by the ICD-10-PCS 09XK code group?

What operation is represented by the 09XK ICD-10-PCS code group?

What are the specific ICD-10-PCS codes included in this group?

How does accurate coding in the 09XK group affect inpatient reimbursement?

Which DRGs are related to procedures in the 09XK code group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which body system is targeted by the ICD-10-PCS 09XK code group?

What operation is represented by the 09XK ICD-10-PCS code group?

What are the specific ICD-10-PCS codes included in this group?

How does accurate coding in the 09XK group affect inpatient reimbursement?

Which DRGs are related to procedures in the 09XK code group?

References