09960ZZDrainage of Left Middle Ear, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
09960ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Drainage of Left Middle Ear, Open 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 | 6 | Middle 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 09960ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Code History
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Questions About 09960ZZ
Is 09960ZZ a billable code?
Yes. 09960ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Drainage of Left Middle Ear, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 09960ZZ mean?
09960ZZ 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 Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 09960ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Drainage of Left Middle Ear, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 20.09. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
