09NB0ZZBillable procedure code

Release Right Mastoid Sinus, Open Approach

Medical and Surgical·Ear, Nose, Sinus·Table 09N·FY 2027

In ICD-10-PCS, code 09NB0ZZ describes Release Right Mastoid Sinus, Open Approach. This procedure is listed in table 09N, part of Section 0 (Medical and Surgical). Its root operation is Release. The approach used is Open.

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What the code means

Release: root operation

Freeing a body part from an abnormal physical constraint by cutting or by the use of force

Some of the restraining tissue may be taken out but none of the body part is taken out

Includes: Adhesiolysis, carpal tunnel release

Open: approach

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