099600ZDrainage of Left Middle Ear with Drainage Device, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
099600Z is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Drainage of Left Middle Ear with Drainage Device, 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 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 | 6 | Middle Ear, Left |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | 0 | Drainage Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 099600Z under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Code History
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Questions About 099600Z
Is 099600Z a billable code?
Yes. 099600Z is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Drainage of Left Middle Ear with Drainage Device, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 099600Z mean?
099600Z 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 6 is the BodyPart (Middle Ear, Left); the 5th character 0 is the Approach (Open); the 6th character 0 is the Device (Drainage Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 099600Z group to?
On an inpatient stay, Drainage of Left Middle Ear with Drainage Device, 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 099600Z?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Drainage of Left Middle Ear with Drainage Device, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 20.01. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
