ICD-10-PCS Code For Ear Left: Procedure Code Group Overview

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 092J includes procedures performed to change devices in the left ear. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when an identical or similar device is removed from and replaced on the left ear without cutting or puncturing the skin or a mucous membrane. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 092J group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the device change performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Left Ear Change Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes codes for changing an identical or similar device on the left ear without cutting or puncturing the skin or mucous membrane. The procedures target the ear, nose, and sinus body system and involve removing and replacing a device at the same left ear site. Accurate coding ensures the inpatient record reflects the exact device change and supports appropriate reimbursement and case mix assignment.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
9	Body System	Ear, Nose, Sinus
2	Operation	Change
J	Body Part	Ear, Left

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Left Ear Change Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
9	Body System	Ear, Nose, Sinus
2	Operation	Change
J	Body Part	Ear, Left

When to Use

Use codes from this group when an implanted or external device on the left ear is removed and an identical or similar device is put back in or on the left ear without incision or puncture. Do not use these codes for procedures that involve cutting, puncturing, or revision of the ear tissues beyond device change.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

2 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
092JX0Z	Change Drainage Device in Left Ear, External Approach
092JXYZ	Change Other Device in Left Ear, External Approach

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A hospitalized elderly patient with an external postoperative ear drain placed after mastoid surgery develops dislodgement of the drain while still inpatient; the device is removed and an identical external drainage tube is re-seated at the left ear without any incision or puncture to the skin, to restore drainage and prevent fluid accumulation. Typical codes: 092JX0Z
A middle-aged patient admitted for management of chronic external otitis-related cerumen and retained hearing aid-related dressing needs planned inpatient bedside replacement of an external left-ear prosthetic hearing device or external dressing system that is removed and replaced with a similar device without breaching skin or mucosa. Typical codes: 092JXYZ
A young adult admitted urgently for left-sided otorrhea after traumatic dislodgement of a left ear external drainage apparatus leading to persistent drainage and risk of infection; clinicians remove the contaminated external device and place an identical sterile external drainage device at the left ear at bedside to control the infectious source without incising skin. Typical codes: 092JX0Z, 092JXYZ

Related Codes

092H-EAR-RIGHT-CHANGE

ICD-10-PCS Code For Ear Right: Procedure Code Group Overview

092K-NASAL-MUCOSA-TAKING-OUT-NASAL-MUCOSA-AND-SOFT-TISSUE-CHANGE

ICD-10-PCS Code For Nasal Mucosa And Soft Tissue: Procedure Code Group Overview

092Y-SINUS-CHANGE

ICD-10-PCS Code For Sinus: Procedure Code Group Overview

Frequently Asked Questions

References

1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.

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When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

2 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
092JX0Z	Change Drainage Device in Left Ear, External Approach
092JXYZ	Change Other Device in Left Ear, External Approach

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A hospitalized elderly patient with an external postoperative ear drain placed after mastoid surgery develops dislodgement of the drain while still inpatient; the device is removed and an identical external drainage tube is re-seated at the left ear without any incision or puncture to the skin, to restore drainage and prevent fluid accumulation. Typical codes: 092JX0Z
A middle-aged patient admitted for management of chronic external otitis-related cerumen and retained hearing aid-related dressing needs planned inpatient bedside replacement of an external left-ear prosthetic hearing device or external dressing system that is removed and replaced with a similar device without breaching skin or mucosa. Typical codes: 092JXYZ
A young adult admitted urgently for left-sided otorrhea after traumatic dislodgement of a left ear external drainage apparatus leading to persistent drainage and risk of infection; clinicians remove the contaminated external device and place an identical sterile external drainage device at the left ear at bedside to control the infectious source without incising skin. Typical codes: 092JX0Z, 092JXYZ

Related Codes

092H-EAR-RIGHT-CHANGE

ICD-10-PCS Code For Ear Right: Procedure Code Group Overview

092K-NASAL-MUCOSA-TAKING-OUT-NASAL-MUCOSA-AND-SOFT-TISSUE-CHANGE

ICD-10-PCS Code For Nasal Mucosa And Soft Tissue: Procedure Code Group Overview

092Y-SINUS-CHANGE

ICD-10-PCS Code For Sinus: Procedure Code Group Overview

Frequently Asked Questions

References

1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.

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Left Ear Change Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

ICD-10-PCS Code For Ear Left: Procedure Code Group Overview

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Left Ear Change Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

What procedures are included in the ICD-10-PCS 092J code group?

What is the ICD-10-PCS section and body system for these codes?

Which specific ICD-10-PCS codes are listed in this 092J group?

When should the 092J codes be used in inpatient documentation?

How does accurate coding in the 092J group affect reimbursement and records?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

What procedures are included in the ICD-10-PCS 092J code group?

What is the ICD-10-PCS section and body system for these codes?

Which specific ICD-10-PCS codes are listed in this 092J group?

When should the 092J codes be used in inpatient documentation?

How does accurate coding in the 092J group affect reimbursement and records?

References