09510ZZDestruction of Left External Ear, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
09510ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Destruction of Left External Ear, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). The root operation Destruction involves physical eradication of all or a portion of a body part by the direct use of energy, force, or a destructive agent.
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 | 5 | Destruction |
| 4 | BodyPart | 1 | External Ear, Left |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 09510ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 09510ZZ
Is 09510ZZ a billable code?
Yes. 09510ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Destruction of Left External Ear, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 09510ZZ mean?
09510ZZ 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 5 is the Operation (Destruction); the 4th character 1 is the BodyPart (External Ear, Left); the 5th character 0 is the Approach (Open); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 09510ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Destruction of Left External Ear, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 18.29. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
