0K9400ZBillable procedure code

Drainage of Tongue, Palate, Pharynx Muscle with Drainage Device, Open Approach

Medical and Surgical·Muscles·Table 0K9·FY 2027

Drainage of Tongue, Palate, Pharynx Muscle with Drainage Device, Open Approach corresponds to ICD-10-PCS code 0K9400Z, found in table 0K9, part of Section 0 (Medical and Surgical). It applies to the Muscles body system. Its root operation is Drainage. The approach used is Open.

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

Open: approach

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

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Diagnosis codes mentioning “drain”

W17.1 Fall into storm drain or manhole
W17.1XXS Fall into storm drain or manhole, sequela
W17.1XXA Fall into storm drain or manhole, initial encounter
W17.1XXD Fall into storm drain or manhole, subsequent encounter

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