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ICD-10-PCS 2027 procedure code

09XK0Z1Transfer Nasal Mucosa and Soft Tissue to Frontal Bone, Open Approach

✓ Valid for 2027O.R. procedure

Short description: Transfer Nose Sft Tiss to Frontal Bone, Open Approach

Code last changed in FY2026 (effective October 1, 2025). Source: official FY2027 ICD-10-PCS release from CMS. Page updated September 29, 2026. About our data

About 09XK0Z1

09XK0Z1 is the ICD-10-PCS code for a transfer procedure on the nasal mucosa and soft tissue using an open approach (qualifier: frontal bone). In ICD-10-PCS, transfer means moving, without taking out, all or a portion of a body part to another location to take over the function of all or a portion of a body part.

For a different body part, codes include 09XL0Z1 (nasal turbinate) and 09XM0Z1 (nasal septum).

It is an operating-room procedure in the MS-DRG logic for DRG 143 (Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat O.R. Procedures with MCC), DRG 144 (Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat O.R. Procedures with CC), DRG 145 (Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat O.R. Procedures without CC/MCC), DRG 907 (Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries with MCC), DRG 908 (Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries with CC) and DRG 909 (Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries without CC/MCC), under the surgical categories “Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat O.R. Procedures”, “Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries” and “Other O.R. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma”.

It was added in FY2026, effective October 1, 2025.

What each character means

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

Moving, without taking out, all or a portion of a body part to another location to take over the function of all or a portion of a body part

The body part transferred remains connected to its vascular and nervous supply

Includes: Tendon transfer, skin pedicle flap transfer

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
0Open

Cutting through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to expose the site of the procedure

6. Device
ZNo Device
7. Qualifier
1Frontal Bone

Other versions of this procedure

MS-DRG v44.0 grouping

All DRGs →

Surgical MS-DRGs this procedure can group to, depending on the principal diagnosis's MDC.

Code history

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  10. 2025
  11. 2026
  12. 2027
  • FY2026 (effective 10/1/2025): Added
  • No changes since FY2026.

Common questions about 09XK0Z1

Is 09XK0Z1 a valid ICD-10-PCS code for 2027?

Yes. 09XK0Z1 is valid for inpatient procedures from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Is 09XK0Z1 an O.R. procedure?

Yes. 09XK0Z1 is an O.R. procedure in MS-DRG v44.0.

What DRG does 09XK0Z1 group to?

Depending on the principal diagnosis, 09XK0Z1 can group to MS-DRG 143, MS-DRG 144, MS-DRG 145, MS-DRG 907, MS-DRG 908 and MS-DRG 909.