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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 09HE includes procedures performed to insert nonbiological appliances that monitor, assist, perform, or prevent physiological functions in the left inner ear. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a device is placed into the left inner ear to provide monitoring or functional support without replacing the native anatomy. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 09HE group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the specific procedure performed and determines appropriate case mix and payment.

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Inner Ear, Left Insertion Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes insertion of nonbiological appliances into the left inner ear and targets the ear, nose, and sinus body system. Procedures involve placing devices that monitor, assist, perform, or prevent physiological functions without replacing a body part. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding ensures inpatient records reflect the specific insertion performed 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
H	Operation	Insertion
E	Body Part	Inner Ear, Left

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Inner Ear, Left 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
E	Body Part	Inner Ear, Left

When to Use

Use a code from this group when a nonbiological device is surgically placed into the left inner ear for monitoring or functional assistance. These codes apply when the appliance is inserted and does not constitute a replacement of the inner ear anatomy or prosthetic substitution.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

15 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
09HE01Z	Insertion of Radioactive Element into Left Inner Ear, Open Approach
09HE04Z	Insertion of Bone Conduction Hearing Device into Left Inner Ear, Open Approach
09HE05Z	Insertion of Single Channel Cochlear Prosthesis into Left Inner Ear, Open Approach
09HE06Z	Insertion of Multiple Channel Cochlear Prosthesis into Left Inner Ear, Open Approach
09HE0SZ	Insertion of Hearing Device into Left Inner Ear, Open Approach
09HE31Z	Insertion of Radioactive Element into Left Inner Ear, Percutaneous Approach
09HE34Z	Insertion of Bone Conduction Hearing Device into Left Inner Ear, Percutaneous Approach
09HE35Z	Insertion of Single Channel Cochlear Prosthesis into Left Inner Ear, Percutaneous Approach
09HE36Z	Insertion of Multiple Channel Cochlear Prosthesis into Left Inner Ear, Percutaneous Approach
09HE3SZ	Insertion of Hearing Device into Left 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

A 3-year-old child with congenital bilateral profound sensorineural hearing loss is admitted for a planned unilateral cochlear prosthesis insertion on the left side to restore auditory input. The procedure involves open surgical placement of a multiple channel device into the left inner ear under general anesthesia to provide multichannel electrical stimulation of the cochlea. Inpatient stay is for postoperative monitoring and initial device activation planning. Typical codes: 09HE06Z
A 65-year-old patient with long-standing severe mixed conductive-sensorineural hearing loss and intolerance to conventional hearing aids undergoes open insertion of a left bone conduction hearing device during an inpatient admission for comorbidity optimization and postoperative observation. The implant is placed in the left inner ear via an open approach to bypass middle ear pathology and provide mechanical conduction of sound to the cochlea. The stay includes routine surgical recovery and audiology fitting coordination. Typical codes: 09HE04Z
A 48-year-old patient with recurrent cholesteatoma and prior middle ear surgery presents with acute worsening hearing and persistent otorrhea; after intraoperative assessment, the surgical team proceeds with percutaneous insertion of a single channel cochlear prosthesis into the left inner ear to salvage auditory function when middle ear reconstruction is not feasible. The patient is admitted for the percutaneous procedure and close postoperative monitoring for infection and implant function. Typical codes: 09HE35Z

Related Codes

09HD-INNER-EAR-RIGHT-INSERTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Inner Ear Right: 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
09HE01Z	Insertion of Radioactive Element into Left Inner Ear, Open Approach
09HE04Z	Insertion of Bone Conduction Hearing Device into Left Inner Ear, Open Approach
09HE05Z	Insertion of Single Channel Cochlear Prosthesis into Left Inner Ear, Open Approach
09HE06Z	Insertion of Multiple Channel Cochlear Prosthesis into Left Inner Ear, Open Approach
09HE0SZ	Insertion of Hearing Device into Left Inner Ear, Open Approach
09HE31Z	Insertion of Radioactive Element into Left Inner Ear, Percutaneous Approach
09HE34Z	Insertion of Bone Conduction Hearing Device into Left Inner Ear, Percutaneous Approach
09HE35Z	Insertion of Single Channel Cochlear Prosthesis into Left Inner Ear, Percutaneous Approach
09HE36Z	Insertion of Multiple Channel Cochlear Prosthesis into Left Inner Ear, Percutaneous Approach
09HE3SZ	Insertion of Hearing Device into Left 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

A 3-year-old child with congenital bilateral profound sensorineural hearing loss is admitted for a planned unilateral cochlear prosthesis insertion on the left side to restore auditory input. The procedure involves open surgical placement of a multiple channel device into the left inner ear under general anesthesia to provide multichannel electrical stimulation of the cochlea. Inpatient stay is for postoperative monitoring and initial device activation planning. Typical codes: 09HE06Z
A 65-year-old patient with long-standing severe mixed conductive-sensorineural hearing loss and intolerance to conventional hearing aids undergoes open insertion of a left bone conduction hearing device during an inpatient admission for comorbidity optimization and postoperative observation. The implant is placed in the left inner ear via an open approach to bypass middle ear pathology and provide mechanical conduction of sound to the cochlea. The stay includes routine surgical recovery and audiology fitting coordination. Typical codes: 09HE04Z
A 48-year-old patient with recurrent cholesteatoma and prior middle ear surgery presents with acute worsening hearing and persistent otorrhea; after intraoperative assessment, the surgical team proceeds with percutaneous insertion of a single channel cochlear prosthesis into the left inner ear to salvage auditory function when middle ear reconstruction is not feasible. The patient is admitted for the percutaneous procedure and close postoperative monitoring for infection and implant function. Typical codes: 09HE35Z

Related Codes

09HD-INNER-EAR-RIGHT-INSERTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Inner Ear Right: 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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Inner Ear, Left Insertion Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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

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Inner Ear, Left Insertion Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which body system and operation does ICD-10-PCS code group 09HE represent?

What are the approach variations listed for codes in the 09HE group?

Which specific devices are represented by codes in the 09HE group?

How does accurate coding in the 09HE group affect inpatient records and payment?

Which DRG categories are related to procedures in the 09HE code group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which body system and operation does ICD-10-PCS code group 09HE represent?

What are the approach variations listed for codes in the 09HE group?

Which specific devices are represented by codes in the 09HE group?

How does accurate coding in the 09HE group affect inpatient records and payment?

Which DRG categories are related to procedures in the 09HE code group?

References