099R8ZXBillable procedure code

Drainage of Left Maxillary Sinus, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic, Diagnostic

Medical and Surgical·Ear, Nose, Sinus·Table 099·FY 2027

Drainage of Left Maxillary Sinus, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic, Diagnostic corresponds to ICD-10-PCS code 099R8ZX, found in table 099, part of Section 0 (Medical and Surgical). It applies to the Ear, Nose, Sinus body system. Its root operation is Drainage. The approach used is Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic.

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What the code means

Drainage: root operation

Taking or letting out fluids and/or gases from a body part

The qualifier DIAGNOSTIC is used to identify drainage procedures that are biopsies

Includes: Thoracentesis, incision and drainage

Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic: approach

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