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 X9HE includes procedures performed to insert nonbiological infusion devices into the inner ear, left. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a temporary infusion device is placed into the left inner ear by an open approach for therapeutic or diagnostic purposes. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS X9HE group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Inner Ear, Left Insertion Procedure Overview

This procedure group covers insertion of a temporary infusion device into the left inner ear and targets the ear, nose, and sinus body system. Procedures involve placing a nonbiological appliance that monitors, assists, performs, or prevents a physiological function without replacing a body part. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding of these insertions supports correct inpatient reimbursement by capturing the specific device, laterality, and approach used.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
X	Section	New Technology
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
X	Section	New Technology
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 temporary infusion device is surgically implanted into the left inner ear during an inpatient stay using an open approach. Assign the specific code when documentation supports the left inner ear as the body part, insertion as the operation, and the New Technology section criteria are met.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

1 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
X9HE01B	Insertion of Temporary Infusion Device into Left Inner Ear, Open Approach, New Technology Group 11

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 patient with sudden, severe, intractable Ménière-like vertigo refractory to medical therapy is admitted for an operative procedure to deliver intratympanic medication directly to the left inner ear via an open surgical approach to control acute vestibular symptoms; the temporary infusion device is placed to allow continuous local drug administration while monitoring response. Typical codes: X9HE01B
An elderly patient with chronic left-sided refractory sensorineural hearing fluctuation and persistent vertigo who elects to undergo a planned inpatient open implantation of a temporary infusion device into the left inner ear to provide targeted therapeutic infusions over several days as part of a staged treatment strategy. Typical codes: X9HE01B
A patient who develops severe ototoxicity-related imbalance after systemic chemotherapy is admitted urgently when symptoms worsen despite conservative measures; surgeons perform an open insertion of a temporary infusion device into the left inner ear to deliver localized protective or restorative agents during the inpatient stay. Typical codes: X9HE01B

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

X9HF-INNER-EAR-INSERTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Inner Ear: 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

1 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
X9HE01B	Insertion of Temporary Infusion Device into Left Inner Ear, Open Approach, New Technology Group 11

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 patient with sudden, severe, intractable Ménière-like vertigo refractory to medical therapy is admitted for an operative procedure to deliver intratympanic medication directly to the left inner ear via an open surgical approach to control acute vestibular symptoms; the temporary infusion device is placed to allow continuous local drug administration while monitoring response. Typical codes: X9HE01B
An elderly patient with chronic left-sided refractory sensorineural hearing fluctuation and persistent vertigo who elects to undergo a planned inpatient open implantation of a temporary infusion device into the left inner ear to provide targeted therapeutic infusions over several days as part of a staged treatment strategy. Typical codes: X9HE01B
A patient who develops severe ototoxicity-related imbalance after systemic chemotherapy is admitted urgently when symptoms worsen despite conservative measures; surgeons perform an open insertion of a temporary infusion device into the left inner ear to deliver localized protective or restorative agents during the inpatient stay. Typical codes: X9HE01B

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

X9HF-INNER-EAR-INSERTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Inner Ear: 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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Code Attributes

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Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

References

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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 ICD-10-PCS code applies to insertion of a temporary infusion device into the left inner ear?

What body system and operation does the X9HE code group represent?

When should X9HE group codes be used for documentation and billing?

What code attributes are specified for this procedure group?

Which DRGs are related to procedures in this code group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS code applies to insertion of a temporary infusion device into the left inner ear?

What body system and operation does the X9HE code group represent?

When should X9HE group codes be used for documentation and billing?

What code attributes are specified for this procedure group?

Which DRGs are related to procedures in this code group?

References