ICD-10-PCS Code for Ear: Procedure Code Group Overview

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 2Y02 includes procedures performed to change devices or materials in the ear. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when an ear packing material or similar device is removed and replaced without cutting or puncturing the skin or a mucous membrane. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 2Y02 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and determines appropriate case mix and payment.

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Ear Change Procedure Overview

Procedures in this group involve taking out or off an ear device or material and putting back an identical or similar device in or on the ear without cutting or puncturing the skin or a mucous membrane. The body system targeted is Anatomical Orifices, specifically the ear. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding is important to reflect the specific change action and to support correct inpatient reimbursement and clinical documentation. Proper code selection ensures the procedure is captured for case mix and payment purposes.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
2	Section	Placement
Y	Body System	Anatomical Orifices
0	Operation	Change
2	Body Part	Ear

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Ear Change Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
2	Section	Placement
Y	Body System	Anatomical Orifices
0	Operation	Change
2	Body Part	Ear

When to Use

Use a code from this group when ear packing material or a similar device is taken out and an identical or similar device is put back in or on the ear during an inpatient encounter without incision or puncture. These codes apply when the action is a direct change of the device or material rather than an insertion, removal, or revision involving cutting the ear tissue.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

1 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
2Y02X5Z	Change Ear Packing Material

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An adult inpatient admitted from the emergency department with persistent otorrhagia after a recent tympanoplasty has ear packing placed to control bleeding. The packing becomes saturated and is removed and replaced at bedside without incision or puncture to maintain hemostasis and protect the surgical site. The procedure is documented as a change of ear packing material while the patient remains inpatient for monitoring. Typical codes: 2Y02X5Z
A pediatric patient recovering on the inpatient ward after repair of a canal laceration has prophylactic ear packing placed at the time of surgery. During the postoperative course, routine dressing change requires removal of the existing packing and placement of identical packing material to support healing and prevent canal collapse, performed without cutting or puncturing tissue. Typical codes: 2Y02X5Z
An inpatient with chronic otitis media and previously placed aural packing for topical medication develops blockage and discomfort from retained packing. The clinician removes the old packing and places identical packing material of the same type to continue topical therapy and address drainage, performing the change without incision or puncture. Typical codes: 2Y02X5Z

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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

1 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
2Y02X5Z	Change Ear Packing Material

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An adult inpatient admitted from the emergency department with persistent otorrhagia after a recent tympanoplasty has ear packing placed to control bleeding. The packing becomes saturated and is removed and replaced at bedside without incision or puncture to maintain hemostasis and protect the surgical site. The procedure is documented as a change of ear packing material while the patient remains inpatient for monitoring. Typical codes: 2Y02X5Z
A pediatric patient recovering on the inpatient ward after repair of a canal laceration has prophylactic ear packing placed at the time of surgery. During the postoperative course, routine dressing change requires removal of the existing packing and placement of identical packing material to support healing and prevent canal collapse, performed without cutting or puncturing tissue. Typical codes: 2Y02X5Z
An inpatient with chronic otitis media and previously placed aural packing for topical medication develops blockage and discomfort from retained packing. The clinician removes the old packing and places identical packing material of the same type to continue topical therapy and address drainage, performing the change without incision or puncture. Typical codes: 2Y02X5Z

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2Y00-MOUTH-AND-PHARYNX-CHANGE

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2Y01-NASAL-CHANGE

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2Y03-ANORECTAL-CHANGE

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2Y04-FEMALE-GENITAL-TRACT-CHANGE

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2Y05-URETHRA-CHANGE

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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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Ear Change Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

ICD-10-PCS Code for Ear: Procedure Code Group Overview

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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 code group 2Y02?

When should `2Y02X5Z` be used?

Which ICD-10-PCS section and operation apply to ear packing changes?

How does accurate coding in the 2Y02 group affect inpatient reimbursement?

Are there DRGs listed for the 2Y02 code group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

What procedures are included in the ICD-10-PCS code group 2Y02?

When should `2Y02X5Z` be used?

Which ICD-10-PCS section and operation apply to ear packing changes?

How does accurate coding in the 2Y02 group affect inpatient reimbursement?

Are there DRGs listed for the 2Y02 code group?

References