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 09HJ includes procedures performed to insert nonbiological appliances that monitor, assist, perform, or prevent physiological functions in the left ear. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a device is placed in the left ear to provide monitoring, assistive function, or prevention of a physiological condition. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 09HJ group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and determines appropriate case mix and payment.

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Left Ear Insertion Procedure Overview

This procedure group covers insertion of nonbiological appliances that monitor, assist, perform, or prevent physiological functions in the left ear and related ear, nose, and sinus structures. Procedures in this group target the Ear, Nose, Sinus body system and involve placement of devices rather than removal or replacement of native tissue. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding matters for inpatient reimbursement because it captures the specific insertion event and device placement, supporting correct case mix assignment and payment.

Code Attributes

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

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Left Ear 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
J	Body Part	Ear, Left

When to Use

Use a code from this group when an inpatient procedure involves placing a nonbiological device into the left ear to provide monitoring, assistance, performance, or prevention of a physiological function. Do not use these codes for removal, replacement, or procedures on other body parts or for biologic implants.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

10 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
09HJ01Z	Insertion of Radioactive Element into Left Ear, Open Approach
09HJ0YZ	Insertion of Other Device into Left Ear, Open Approach
09HJ31Z	Insertion of Radioactive Element into Left Ear, Percutaneous Approach
09HJ3YZ	Insertion of Other Device into Left Ear, Percutaneous Approach
09HJ41Z	Insertion of Radioactive Element into Left Ear, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
09HJ4YZ	Insertion of Other Device into Left Ear, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
09HJ71Z	Insertion of Radioactive Element into Left Ear, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
09HJ7YZ	Insertion of Other Device into Left Ear, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
09HJ81Z	Insertion of Radioactive Element into Left Ear, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
09HJ8YZ	Insertion of Other Device into Left Ear, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic

DRG Codes

3 rows

DRG Code	Description
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 elderly patient with progressive unilateral profound sensorineural hearing loss in the left ear undergoes a planned inpatient admission for implantation of an assistive hearing device to restore auditory input when outpatient resources are limited or comorbidities require monitoring; the procedure places a nonbiological appliance into the left ear via a percutaneous approach to provide auditory assistance. Typical codes: 09HJ3YZ, 09HJ4YZ
A middle-aged patient presents emergently after blast injury to the left ear with persistent cerebrospinal fluid leak risk and conductive dysfunction; during inpatient management, a surgeon inserts a protective nonbiological monitoring/assistive device into the left ear through a natural or artificial opening to prevent further physiologic compromise and allow close monitoring. Typical codes: 09HJ7YZ, 09HJ8YZ
A pediatric patient with recurrent middle ear effusions and prior failed conservative measures is admitted electively for placement of a left ear nonbiological ventilation/monitoring appliance endoscopically to assist middle ear ventilation and prevent recurrent infections; the device is inserted percutaneous endoscopic or natural opening endoscopic approach depending on anatomy. Typical codes: 09HJ4YZ, 09HJ8YZ

Related Codes

09HD-INNER-EAR-RIGHT-INSERTION

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

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

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

10 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
09HJ01Z	Insertion of Radioactive Element into Left Ear, Open Approach
09HJ0YZ	Insertion of Other Device into Left Ear, Open Approach
09HJ31Z	Insertion of Radioactive Element into Left Ear, Percutaneous Approach
09HJ3YZ	Insertion of Other Device into Left Ear, Percutaneous Approach
09HJ41Z	Insertion of Radioactive Element into Left Ear, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
09HJ4YZ	Insertion of Other Device into Left Ear, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
09HJ71Z	Insertion of Radioactive Element into Left Ear, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
09HJ7YZ	Insertion of Other Device into Left Ear, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
09HJ81Z	Insertion of Radioactive Element into Left Ear, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
09HJ8YZ	Insertion of Other Device into Left Ear, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic

DRG Codes

3 rows

DRG Code	Description
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 elderly patient with progressive unilateral profound sensorineural hearing loss in the left ear undergoes a planned inpatient admission for implantation of an assistive hearing device to restore auditory input when outpatient resources are limited or comorbidities require monitoring; the procedure places a nonbiological appliance into the left ear via a percutaneous approach to provide auditory assistance. Typical codes: 09HJ3YZ, 09HJ4YZ
A middle-aged patient presents emergently after blast injury to the left ear with persistent cerebrospinal fluid leak risk and conductive dysfunction; during inpatient management, a surgeon inserts a protective nonbiological monitoring/assistive device into the left ear through a natural or artificial opening to prevent further physiologic compromise and allow close monitoring. Typical codes: 09HJ7YZ, 09HJ8YZ
A pediatric patient with recurrent middle ear effusions and prior failed conservative measures is admitted electively for placement of a left ear nonbiological ventilation/monitoring appliance endoscopically to assist middle ear ventilation and prevent recurrent infections; the device is inserted percutaneous endoscopic or natural opening endoscopic approach depending on anatomy. Typical codes: 09HJ4YZ, 09HJ8YZ

Related Codes

09HD-INNER-EAR-RIGHT-INSERTION

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

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

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 Ear Left: Procedure Code Group Overview

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Left Ear Insertion Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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

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Left Ear Insertion Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which body system and operation are covered by ICD-10-PCS code group 09HJ?

What are the approaches represented in the 09HJ code set for left ear insertion procedures?

How does accurate coding within the 09HJ group affect inpatient reimbursement?

Can you list examples of specific ICD-10-PCS codes in the Ear, Left insertion group?

Which DRGs are related to procedures in the 09HJ code group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which body system and operation are covered by ICD-10-PCS code group 09HJ?

What are the approaches represented in the 09HJ code set for left ear insertion procedures?

How does accurate coding within the 09HJ group affect inpatient reimbursement?

Can you list examples of specific ICD-10-PCS codes in the Ear, Left insertion group?

Which DRGs are related to procedures in the 09HJ code group?

References