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ICD-10-PCS 2027 procedure code

09WK70ZRevision of Drainage Device in Nasal Mucosa and Soft Tissue, Via Natural or Artificial Opening

✓ Valid for 2027

Short description: Revision of Drainage Device in Nose Sft Tiss, Via Opening

Code last changed in FY2018 (effective October 1, 2017). Source: official FY2027 ICD-10-PCS release from CMS. Page updated September 29, 2026. About our data

About 09WK70Z

09WK70Z is the ICD-10-PCS code for a revision procedure on the nasal mucosa and soft tissue using a via natural or artificial opening approach with drainage device. In ICD-10-PCS, revision means correcting, to the extent possible, a portion of a malfunctioning device or the position of a displaced device.

In plain terms, this corresponds to incision of nose, the ICD-9-CM procedure title it maps to (21.1).

For a different body part, codes include 09WH70Z (right ear) and 09WJ70Z (left ear).

The same procedure with a different approach is coded 09WK00Z (open), 09WK30Z (percutaneous), 09WK40Z (percutaneous endoscopic), 09WK80Z (via natural or artificial opening endoscopic) and 09WKX0Z (external).

With a different device, use 09WK77Z (autologous tissue substitute), 09WK7DZ (intraluminal device), 09WK7JZ (synthetic substitute), 09WK7KZ (nonautologous tissue substitute) and 09WK7YZ (other device).

It doesn't appear in the MS-DRG procedure index, so on its own it doesn't change the DRG assignment.

It has been valid since ICD-10-PCS took effect on October 1, 2015.

What each character means

1. Section
0Medical and Surgical
2. Body System
9Ear, Nose, Sinus
3. Operation
WRevision

Correcting, to the extent possible, a portion of a malfunctioning device or the position of a displaced device

Revision can include correcting a malfunctioning or displaced device by taking out or putting in components of the device such as a screw or pin

Includes: Adjustment of position of pacemaker lead, recementing of hip prosthesis

4. Body Part
KNasal Mucosa and Soft Tissue

Includes: Columella; External naris; Greater alar cartilage; Internal naris; Lateral nasal cartilage; Lesser alar cartilage; Nasal cavity; Nostril

5. Approach
7Via Natural or Artificial Opening

Entry of instrumentation through a natural or artificial external opening to reach the site of the procedure

6. Device
0Drainage Device

Includes: Cystostomy tube; Foley catheter; Percutaneous nephrostomy catheter; Thoracostomy tube

7. Qualifier
ZNo Qualifier

Other versions of this procedure

ICD-9-CM equivalent

Converter →
  • 21.1Incision of noseapproximate

From the CMS 2018 General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), the final GEMs release.

Code history

  1. 2016
  2. 2017
  3. 2018
  4. 2019
  5. 2020
  6. 2021
  7. 2022
  8. 2023
  9. 2024
  10. 2025
  11. 2026
  12. 2027
  • FY2016 (effective 10/1/2015): Added (first year of ICD-10-CM)
  • FY2018 (effective 10/1/2017): Title revised — was “Revision of Drainage Device in Nose, Via Natural or Artificial Opening”

Common questions about 09WK70Z

Is 09WK70Z a valid ICD-10-PCS code for 2027?

Yes. 09WK70Z is valid for inpatient procedures from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

What is the ICD-9 procedure code for 09WK70Z?

The CMS GEMs map 09WK70Z to ICD-9-CM 21.1 (Incision of nose).