099440ZDrainage of Left External Auditory Canal with Drainage Device, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
099440Z is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Drainage of Left External Auditory Canal with Drainage Device, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). The root operation Drainage involves taking or letting out fluids and/or gases from a 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 | 9 | Drainage |
| 4 | BodyPart | 4 | External Auditory Canal, Left |
| 5 | Approach | 4 | Percutaneous Endoscopic |
| 6 | Device | 0 | Drainage Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 099440Z under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 099440Z
Is 099440Z a billable code?
Yes. 099440Z is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Drainage of Left External Auditory Canal with Drainage Device, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 099440Z mean?
099440Z 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 9 is the Operation (Drainage); the 4th character 4 is the BodyPart (External Auditory Canal, Left); the 5th character 4 is the Approach (Percutaneous Endoscopic); the 6th character 0 is the Device (Drainage Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 099440Z?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Drainage of Left External Auditory Canal with Drainage Device, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 18.02. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
