09B10ZXExcision of Left External Ear, Open Approach, Diagnostic
- Billable / Specific Code
09B10ZX is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Excision of Left External Ear, Open Approach, Diagnostic. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). The root operation Excision involves cutting out or off, without replacement, a portion of 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 | B | Excision |
| 4 | BodyPart | 1 | External Ear, Left |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | X | Diagnostic |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 09B10ZX under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 09B10ZX
Is 09B10ZX a billable code?
Yes. 09B10ZX is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Excision of Left External Ear, Open Approach, Diagnostic on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 09B10ZX mean?
09B10ZX 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 B is the Operation (Excision); 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 X is the Qualifier (Diagnostic).
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 09B10ZX?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Excision of Left External Ear, Open Approach, Diagnostic crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 18.12. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
