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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 09T6 includes procedures performed to remove tissue or structures in the left middle ear. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a resection of the left middle ear is performed for disease removal, trauma, or other clinical indications requiring removal of the structure. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 09T6 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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Middle Ear, Left Resection Procedure Overview

This procedure group contains resection procedures that remove all or part of the left middle ear and its structures. These operations target the ear, nose, and sinus body system with a focus on the left middle ear and surrounding conductive apparatus. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding ensures the inpatient record reflects the specific resection performed and supports correct case mix assignment and reimbursement.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
9	Body System	Ear, Nose, Sinus
T	Operation	Resection
6	Body Part	Middle Ear, Left

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Middle Ear, Left Resection Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
9	Body System	Ear, Nose, Sinus
T	Operation	Resection
6	Body Part	Middle Ear, Left

When to Use

Use a code from this group when the clinical procedure involves resection of the left middle ear for reasons such as disease removal or irreparable damage. Do not use these codes for partial procedures that are not resections or for procedures that include implantation or replacement.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

2 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
09T60ZZ	Resection of Left Middle Ear, Open Approach
09T68ZZ	Resection of Left Middle 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 adult presents emergently after a penetrating left ear injury with persistent bleeding, exposed necrotic middle ear tissue, and uncontrollable otorrhagia despite conservative measures. The patient is admitted for debridement and removal of devitalized middle ear structures to control hemorrhage and prevent intracranial spread of infection, necessitating inpatient resection of the left middle ear. Typical codes: 09T60ZZ.
A middle-aged patient with chronic cholesteatoma of the left middle ear and progressive conductive hearing loss is scheduled for an elective inpatient procedure to remove the diseased middle ear mucosa and ossicular remnants to eradicate disease and reduce risk of recurrent infection. Because the planned operation involves resection of portions of the left middle ear via an open surgical approach, an inpatient resection code is assigned. Typical codes: 09T60ZZ.
A patient with a history of prior tympanomastoid surgery develops recurrent extensive granulation tissue and persistent infection confined to the left middle ear that fails outpatient management; a revision operative procedure is performed to excise all remaining diseased left middle ear tissue endoscopically through the ear canal to achieve disease control. Typical codes: 09T68ZZ.

Related Codes

09T0-EXTERNAL-EAR-RIGHT-RESECTION

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

09T1-EXTERNAL-EAR-LEFT-RESECTION

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

09T5-MIDDLE-EAR-RIGHT-RESECTION

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

09T7-TYMPANIC-MEMBRANE-RIGHT-RESECTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Tympanic Membrane Right: Procedure Code Group Overview

09T8-LEFT-TYMPANIC-MEMBRANE-RESECTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Tympanic Membrane Left: Procedure Code Group Overview

09T9-AUDITORY-OSSICLE-RIGHT-RESECTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Auditory Ossicle, Right: Procedure Code Group Overview

09TA-LEFT-AUDITORY-OSSICLE-RESECTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Auditory Ossicle, Left: Procedure Code Group Overview

09TB-MASTOID-SINUS-RIGHT-RESECTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Mastoid Sinus, Right: Procedure Code Group Overview

09TC-MASTOID-SINUS-LEFT-RESECTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Mastoid Sinus, Left: Procedure Code Group Overview

09TD-INNER-EAR-RESECTION

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

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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
09T60ZZ	Resection of Left Middle Ear, Open Approach
09T68ZZ	Resection of Left Middle 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 adult presents emergently after a penetrating left ear injury with persistent bleeding, exposed necrotic middle ear tissue, and uncontrollable otorrhagia despite conservative measures. The patient is admitted for debridement and removal of devitalized middle ear structures to control hemorrhage and prevent intracranial spread of infection, necessitating inpatient resection of the left middle ear. Typical codes: 09T60ZZ.
A middle-aged patient with chronic cholesteatoma of the left middle ear and progressive conductive hearing loss is scheduled for an elective inpatient procedure to remove the diseased middle ear mucosa and ossicular remnants to eradicate disease and reduce risk of recurrent infection. Because the planned operation involves resection of portions of the left middle ear via an open surgical approach, an inpatient resection code is assigned. Typical codes: 09T60ZZ.
A patient with a history of prior tympanomastoid surgery develops recurrent extensive granulation tissue and persistent infection confined to the left middle ear that fails outpatient management; a revision operative procedure is performed to excise all remaining diseased left middle ear tissue endoscopically through the ear canal to achieve disease control. Typical codes: 09T68ZZ.

Related Codes

09T0-EXTERNAL-EAR-RIGHT-RESECTION

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

09T1-EXTERNAL-EAR-LEFT-RESECTION

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

09T5-MIDDLE-EAR-RIGHT-RESECTION

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

09T7-TYMPANIC-MEMBRANE-RIGHT-RESECTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Tympanic Membrane Right: Procedure Code Group Overview

09T8-LEFT-TYMPANIC-MEMBRANE-RESECTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Tympanic Membrane Left: Procedure Code Group Overview

09T9-AUDITORY-OSSICLE-RIGHT-RESECTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Auditory Ossicle, Right: Procedure Code Group Overview

09TA-LEFT-AUDITORY-OSSICLE-RESECTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Auditory Ossicle, Left: Procedure Code Group Overview

09TB-MASTOID-SINUS-RIGHT-RESECTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Mastoid Sinus, Right: Procedure Code Group Overview

09TC-MASTOID-SINUS-LEFT-RESECTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Mastoid Sinus, Left: Procedure Code Group Overview

09TD-INNER-EAR-RESECTION

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

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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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Middle Ear, Left Resection Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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

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Middle Ear, Left Resection 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 group 09T6 represent?

What are the specific ICD-10-PCS codes included in the 09T6 group?

When should a coder use a 09T6 code for inpatient documentation?

How does coding within 09T6 affect reimbursement and case mix?

Which DRGs are related to procedures in the Middle Ear, Left resection 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 group 09T6 represent?

What are the specific ICD-10-PCS codes included in the 09T6 group?

When should a coder use a 09T6 code for inpatient documentation?

How does coding within 09T6 affect reimbursement and case mix?

Which DRGs are related to procedures in the Middle Ear, Left resection group?

References