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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 09HD includes procedures performed to insert nonbiological appliances in the inner ear, right. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a device is placed in the right inner ear to monitor, assist, perform, or prevent an auditory or vestibular physiological function. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 09HD group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the specific insertion procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Inner Ear, Right Insertion Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes insertion procedures performed on the right inner ear and targets the ear, nose, and sinus body system. These procedures involve placing nonbiological appliances that monitor, assist, perform, or prevent a physiological function without replacing a body part. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding ensures inpatient documentation reflects the specific insertion performed and supports appropriate reimbursement.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
9	Body System	Ear, Nose, Sinus
H	Operation	Insertion
D	Body Part	Inner Ear, Right

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Inner Ear, Right Insertion Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
9	Body System	Ear, Nose, Sinus
H	Operation	Insertion
D	Body Part	Inner Ear, Right

When to Use

Use codes from this group when an appliance is placed into the right inner ear to provide monitoring, assistance, or functional support for auditory or vestibular function. These codes apply to inpatient settings where the insertion procedure is documented as part of the operative record.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

15 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
09HD01Z	Insertion of Radioactive Element into Right Inner Ear, Open Approach
09HD04Z	Insertion of Bone Conduction Hearing Device into Right Inner Ear, Open Approach
09HD05Z	Insertion of Single Channel Cochlear Prosthesis into Right Inner Ear, Open Approach
09HD06Z	Insertion of Multiple Channel Cochlear Prosthesis into Right Inner Ear, Open Approach
09HD0SZ	Insertion of Hearing Device into Right Inner Ear, Open Approach
09HD31Z	Insertion of Radioactive Element into Right Inner Ear, Percutaneous Approach
09HD34Z	Insertion of Bone Conduction Hearing Device into Right Inner Ear, Percutaneous Approach
09HD35Z	Insertion of Single Channel Cochlear Prosthesis into Right Inner Ear, Percutaneous Approach
09HD36Z	Insertion of Multiple Channel Cochlear Prosthesis into Right Inner Ear, Percutaneous Approach
09HD3SZ	Insertion of Hearing Device into Right Inner Ear, Percutaneous Approach

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DRG Codes

6 rows

DRG Code	Description
140	Major Head and Neck Procedures with MCC
141	Major Head and Neck Procedures with CC
142	Major Head and Neck Procedures without CC/MCC
143	Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat O.R. Procedures with MCC
144	Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat O.R. Procedures with CC
145	Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat O.R. Procedures without CC/MCC

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An adult with progressive, severe sensorineural hearing loss refractory to amplification is admitted for a planned implant surgery to restore auditory function. The otologic surgeon performs an open approach placement of a multiple channel cochlear prosthesis into the right inner ear to allow multichannel electrical stimulation of the cochlea. Postoperative inpatient monitoring is for immediate recovery and device activation planning. Typical codes: 09HD06Z
An elderly patient with chronic conductive hearing loss secondary to middle ear disease and intolerance of conventional hearing aids presents for staged surgical management; the team elects to place a bone conduction hearing device into the right inner ear during an open procedure to bypass the diseased middle ear. The procedure is performed electively in the inpatient setting for postoperative observation due to comorbidities and to ensure proper device positioning. Typical codes: 09HD04Z
A patient develops new profound right-sided hearing loss after acoustic neuroma resection and requires urgent percutaneous insertion of a single channel cochlear prosthesis as a salvage procedure to preserve auditory nerve stimulation capability. The percutaneous approach is chosen for more immediate access and to address the acute postoperative deficit while the patient remains inpatient for monitoring. Typical codes: 09HD35Z

Related Codes

09HE-INNER-EAR-LEFT-INSERTION

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

09HH-EAR-RIGHT-INSERTION

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

09HJ-LEFT-EAR-INSERTION

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

09HK-NASAL-MUCOSA-AND-SOFT-TISSUE-INSERTION

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

09HN-NASOPHARYNX-INSERTION

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

09HY-SINUS-APPLIANCE-PLACEMENT-SINUS-INSERTION

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

15 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
09HD01Z	Insertion of Radioactive Element into Right Inner Ear, Open Approach
09HD04Z	Insertion of Bone Conduction Hearing Device into Right Inner Ear, Open Approach
09HD05Z	Insertion of Single Channel Cochlear Prosthesis into Right Inner Ear, Open Approach
09HD06Z	Insertion of Multiple Channel Cochlear Prosthesis into Right Inner Ear, Open Approach
09HD0SZ	Insertion of Hearing Device into Right Inner Ear, Open Approach
09HD31Z	Insertion of Radioactive Element into Right Inner Ear, Percutaneous Approach
09HD34Z	Insertion of Bone Conduction Hearing Device into Right Inner Ear, Percutaneous Approach
09HD35Z	Insertion of Single Channel Cochlear Prosthesis into Right Inner Ear, Percutaneous Approach
09HD36Z	Insertion of Multiple Channel Cochlear Prosthesis into Right Inner Ear, Percutaneous Approach
09HD3SZ	Insertion of Hearing Device into Right Inner Ear, Percutaneous Approach

Showing 1–10 of 15

DRG Codes

6 rows

DRG Code	Description
140	Major Head and Neck Procedures with MCC
141	Major Head and Neck Procedures with CC
142	Major Head and Neck Procedures without CC/MCC
143	Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat O.R. Procedures with MCC
144	Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat O.R. Procedures with CC
145	Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat O.R. Procedures without CC/MCC

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An adult with progressive, severe sensorineural hearing loss refractory to amplification is admitted for a planned implant surgery to restore auditory function. The otologic surgeon performs an open approach placement of a multiple channel cochlear prosthesis into the right inner ear to allow multichannel electrical stimulation of the cochlea. Postoperative inpatient monitoring is for immediate recovery and device activation planning. Typical codes: 09HD06Z
An elderly patient with chronic conductive hearing loss secondary to middle ear disease and intolerance of conventional hearing aids presents for staged surgical management; the team elects to place a bone conduction hearing device into the right inner ear during an open procedure to bypass the diseased middle ear. The procedure is performed electively in the inpatient setting for postoperative observation due to comorbidities and to ensure proper device positioning. Typical codes: 09HD04Z
A patient develops new profound right-sided hearing loss after acoustic neuroma resection and requires urgent percutaneous insertion of a single channel cochlear prosthesis as a salvage procedure to preserve auditory nerve stimulation capability. The percutaneous approach is chosen for more immediate access and to address the acute postoperative deficit while the patient remains inpatient for monitoring. Typical codes: 09HD35Z

Related Codes

09HE-INNER-EAR-LEFT-INSERTION

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

09HH-EAR-RIGHT-INSERTION

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

09HJ-LEFT-EAR-INSERTION

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

09HK-NASAL-MUCOSA-AND-SOFT-TISSUE-INSERTION

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

09HN-NASOPHARYNX-INSERTION

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

09HY-SINUS-APPLIANCE-PLACEMENT-SINUS-INSERTION

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

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Inner Ear, Right Insertion Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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

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Inner Ear, Right Insertion Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS code group covers insertion procedures in the right inner ear?

What body system and operation are represented by this procedure group?

Which specific codes represent cochlear prosthesis insertions in this group?

How do approach variations appear within the 09HD code group?

Which DRGs are related to procedures in the 09HD inner ear right insertion group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS code group covers insertion procedures in the right inner ear?

What body system and operation are represented by this procedure group?

Which specific codes represent cochlear prosthesis insertions in this group?

How do approach variations appear within the 09HD code group?

Which DRGs are related to procedures in the 09HD inner ear right insertion group?

References