09B37ZZExcision of Right External Auditory Canal, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
- Billable / Specific Code
09B37ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Excision of Right External Auditory Canal, Via Natural or Artificial Opening. 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 | 3 | External Auditory Canal, Right |
| 5 | Approach | 7 | Via Natural or Artificial Opening |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 09B37ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 09B37ZZ
Is 09B37ZZ a billable code?
Yes. 09B37ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Excision of Right External Auditory Canal, Via Natural or Artificial Opening on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 09B37ZZ mean?
09B37ZZ 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 3 is the BodyPart (External Auditory Canal, Right); the 5th character 7 is the Approach (Via Natural or Artificial Opening); 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 09B37ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Excision of Right External Auditory Canal, Via Natural or Artificial Opening crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 18.29. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
