ICD-10-PCS Code For Nose: Procedure Code Group Overview

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group XXE9 includes procedures performed to measure physiological function in the nose. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when clinicians obtain point-in-time measurements of nasal physiological parameters or test nasopharyngeal specimens for infection. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS XXE9 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedures performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Nose Measurement Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes measurement procedures performed on the nose to determine the level of a physiological function at a point in time. The procedures target the physiological systems body system and involve measurement operations such as testing nasopharyngeal fluid for infectious agents. Accurate coding of these measurements supports inpatient documentation and helps ensure appropriate case mix assignment and reimbursement.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
X	Section	New Technology
X	Body System	Physiological Systems
E	Operation	Measurement
9	Body Part	Nose

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Nose Measurement Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
X	Section	New Technology
X	Body System	Physiological Systems
E	Operation	Measurement
9	Body Part	Nose

When to Use

Use a code from this group when a measurement procedure is performed on the nose to determine the level of a physiological function at a specific time, for example when obtaining a nasopharyngeal specimen for polymerase chain reaction testing. Select the appropriate ICD-10-PCS code when the procedure is performed during an inpatient stay and documented in the medical record.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

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ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
XXE97U7	Measurement of Infection, Nasopharyngeal Fluid SARS-CoV-2 Polymerase Chain Reaction, New Technology Group 7

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An adult patient is admitted from the emergency department with acute febrile respiratory illness, cough, and hypoxia during a community outbreak of COVID-19. To determine current infection status and guide isolation and antiviral therapy decisions, a nasopharyngeal specimen is obtained and sent for SARS-CoV-2 PCR testing while the patient is in the inpatient setting. Typical codes: XXE97U7
An older patient is admitted electively for rehabilitation after a fall and requires routine surveillance testing for SARS-CoV-2 due to facility infection control policies prior to room placement. A nasopharyngeal swab is collected on admission for PCR testing to document infection status and inform cohorting and infection prevention measures during the inpatient stay. Typical codes: XXE97U7
A hospitalized immunocompromised patient who previously tested negative develops new fever and respiratory symptoms despite recent isolation; clinicians need to assess for breakthrough or new SARS-CoV-2 infection to adjust treatment and isolation precautions. A repeat nasopharyngeal PCR test is performed during the inpatient stay to measure current infection status and guide subsequent care. Typical codes: XXE97U7

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XXE2-CARDIAC-MEASUREMENT

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XXE3-ARTERIAL-MEASUREMENT

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XXE5-CORONARY-MEASUREMENT

ICD-10-PCS Code For Circulatory: Procedure Code Group Overview

XXEZ-PHYSIOLOGICAL-FUNCTION-DETERMINATION-PHYSIOLOGICAL-SYSTEMS

ICD-10-PCS Code For Physiological Systems: 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
XXE97U7	Measurement of Infection, Nasopharyngeal Fluid SARS-CoV-2 Polymerase Chain Reaction, New Technology Group 7

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An adult patient is admitted from the emergency department with acute febrile respiratory illness, cough, and hypoxia during a community outbreak of COVID-19. To determine current infection status and guide isolation and antiviral therapy decisions, a nasopharyngeal specimen is obtained and sent for SARS-CoV-2 PCR testing while the patient is in the inpatient setting. Typical codes: XXE97U7
An older patient is admitted electively for rehabilitation after a fall and requires routine surveillance testing for SARS-CoV-2 due to facility infection control policies prior to room placement. A nasopharyngeal swab is collected on admission for PCR testing to document infection status and inform cohorting and infection prevention measures during the inpatient stay. Typical codes: XXE97U7
A hospitalized immunocompromised patient who previously tested negative develops new fever and respiratory symptoms despite recent isolation; clinicians need to assess for breakthrough or new SARS-CoV-2 infection to adjust treatment and isolation precautions. A repeat nasopharyngeal PCR test is performed during the inpatient stay to measure current infection status and guide subsequent care. Typical codes: XXE97U7

Related Codes

XXE0-CENTRAL-NERVOUS-MEASUREMENT

ICD-10-PCS Code For Central Nervous: Procedure Code Group Overview

XXE2-CARDIAC-MEASUREMENT

ICD-10-PCS Code for Cardiac: Procedure Code Group Overview

XXE3-ARTERIAL-MEASUREMENT

ICD-10-PCS Code For Arterial: Procedure Code Group Overview

XXE5-CORONARY-MEASUREMENT

ICD-10-PCS Code For Circulatory: Procedure Code Group Overview

XXEZ-PHYSIOLOGICAL-FUNCTION-DETERMINATION-PHYSIOLOGICAL-SYSTEMS

ICD-10-PCS Code For Physiological Systems: 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

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

What does the ICD-10-PCS code group XXE9 represent?

What is the specific code listed in this group for SARS-CoV-2 PCR testing?

In what clinical setting are XXE9 codes used?

What are the code attributes for the XXE9 procedure group?

How does accurate coding within XXE9 affect reimbursement and documentation?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

What does the ICD-10-PCS code group XXE9 represent?

What is the specific code listed in this group for SARS-CoV-2 PCR testing?

In what clinical setting are XXE9 codes used?

What are the code attributes for the XXE9 procedure group?

How does accurate coding within XXE9 affect reimbursement and documentation?

References