091E0J0Bypass Left Inner Ear to Endolymphatic with Synthetic Substitute, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
091E0J0 is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Bypass Left Inner Ear to Endolymphatic with Synthetic Substitute, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRGs 143, 144, 145. The root operation Bypass involves altering the route of passage of the contents of a tubular body part.
Code Identity
PCS Table Breakdown
Each ICD-10-PCS code is built from seven characters, each an axis of the procedure. Hover or tap the icons for the official CMS definitions.
| Position | Designation | Value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Section | 0 | Medical and Surgical |
| 2 | Body System | 9 | Ear, Nose, Sinus |
| 3 | Operation | 1 | Bypass |
| 4 | BodyPart | E | Inner Ear, Left |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | J | Synthetic Substitute |
| 7 | Qualifier | 0 | Endolymphatic |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 091E0J0 under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 091E0J0
Is 091E0J0 a billable code?
Yes. 091E0J0 is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Bypass Left Inner Ear to Endolymphatic with Synthetic Substitute, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 091E0J0 mean?
091E0J0 breaks down character by character: the 1st character 0 is the Section (Medical and Surgical); the 2nd character 9 is the Body System (Ear, Nose, Sinus); the 3rd character 1 is the Operation (Bypass); the 4th character E is the BodyPart (Inner Ear, Left); the 5th character 0 is the Approach (Open); the 6th character J is the Device (Synthetic Substitute); the 7th character 0 is the Qualifier (Endolymphatic).
What MS-DRG does 091E0J0 group to?
On an inpatient stay, Bypass Left Inner Ear to Endolymphatic with Synthetic Substitute, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 143, 144, 145, with relative weights from 1.2023 to 3.7466. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 091E0J0?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Bypass Left Inner Ear to Endolymphatic with Synthetic Substitute, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 20.71. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
