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 09XL includes procedures performed to transfer portions or all of the nasal turbinate within the ear, nose, and sinus system. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a nasal turbinate is moved to a new location to assume the function of part or all of the original turbinate. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 09XL 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 Turbinate Transfer Procedure Overview

Procedures in this group involve moving all or a portion of a nasal turbinate to another location to take over the function of part or all of the turbinate within the ear, nose, and sinus body system. These operations are coded in the Medical and Surgical section using the Transfer root operation and target the nasal turbinate specifically. Accurate coding ensures the inpatient record reflects the functional transfer performed and supports correct case mix assignment and reimbursement. Clear documentation of the transfer technique and anatomical details is essential for proper code selection.

Code Attributes

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

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Nasal Turbinate 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
L	Body Part	Nasal Turbinate

When to Use

Use a code from this group when the operative report documents relocating a nasal turbinate (whole or part) to take over the function of the original turbinate. Codes are selected when the purpose of the procedure is functional transfer rather than removal, repair, or replacement.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

4 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
09XL0Z1	Transfer Nasal Turbinate to Frontal Bone, Open Approach
09XL0Z2	Transfer Nasal Turbinate to Ethmoid Bone, Open Approach
09XL0Z3	Transfer Nasal Turbinate to Sphenoid Bone, Open Approach
09XL0Z4	Transfer Nasal Turbinate 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 45-year-old patient with extensive turbinate hypertrophy and chronic nasal obstruction refractory to medical therapy undergoes a planned functional transfer of a portion of the inferior nasal turbinate to adjacent ethmoid mucosa to reconstitute mucosal surface and improve airflow after prior conservative surgery failed; this is an elective inpatient procedure performed to relocate tissue to assume the turbinate’s function and restore nasal physiology. Typical codes: 09XL0Z2
An adult trauma patient with a displaced nasal turbinate and fracture of the frontal recess following facial blunt-force injury is taken to the operating room acutely for reconstruction; the operative team transfers viable turbinate tissue to the frontal bone region to reconstruct the fractured area and restore nasal airflow and mucosal function. Typical codes: 09XL0Z1
A patient with recurrent sinus infections and prior endoscopic turbinate surgery presents for revision reconstruction when previous resection resulted in atrophic rhinitis; surgeons perform transfer of turbinate tissue to the sphenoid sinus region to reestablish mucosal volume and function during an inpatient revision procedure. Typical codes: 09XL0Z3

ICD-10-PCS Code For Nasal Mucosa And Soft Tissue: 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
09XL0Z1	Transfer Nasal Turbinate to Frontal Bone, Open Approach
09XL0Z2	Transfer Nasal Turbinate to Ethmoid Bone, Open Approach
09XL0Z3	Transfer Nasal Turbinate to Sphenoid Bone, Open Approach
09XL0Z4	Transfer Nasal Turbinate 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 45-year-old patient with extensive turbinate hypertrophy and chronic nasal obstruction refractory to medical therapy undergoes a planned functional transfer of a portion of the inferior nasal turbinate to adjacent ethmoid mucosa to reconstitute mucosal surface and improve airflow after prior conservative surgery failed; this is an elective inpatient procedure performed to relocate tissue to assume the turbinate’s function and restore nasal physiology. Typical codes: 09XL0Z2
An adult trauma patient with a displaced nasal turbinate and fracture of the frontal recess following facial blunt-force injury is taken to the operating room acutely for reconstruction; the operative team transfers viable turbinate tissue to the frontal bone region to reconstruct the fractured area and restore nasal airflow and mucosal function. Typical codes: 09XL0Z1
A patient with recurrent sinus infections and prior endoscopic turbinate surgery presents for revision reconstruction when previous resection resulted in atrophic rhinitis; surgeons perform transfer of turbinate tissue to the sphenoid sinus region to reestablish mucosal volume and function during an inpatient revision procedure. Typical codes: 09XL0Z3

ICD-10-PCS Code For Nasal Mucosa And Soft Tissue: 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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ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

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When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

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Related Codes

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Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS section and root operation apply to nasal turbinate transfer procedures?

What are the specific ICD-10-PCS codes for nasal turbinate transfers and their target sites?

Why is accurate documentation important for coding 09XL nasal turbinate transfers?

What body system and body part are represented by the 09XL code group?

Which DRGs may relate to procedures coded in the 09XL nasal turbinate transfer group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS section and root operation apply to nasal turbinate transfer procedures?

What are the specific ICD-10-PCS codes for nasal turbinate transfers and their target sites?

Why is accurate documentation important for coding 09XL nasal turbinate transfers?

What body system and body part are represented by the 09XL code group?

Which DRGs may relate to procedures coded in the 09XL nasal turbinate transfer group?

References