09C43ZZExtirpation of Matter from Left External Auditory Canal, Percutaneous Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
09C43ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Extirpation of Matter from Left External Auditory Canal, Percutaneous Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027). The root operation Extirpation involves taking or cutting out solid matter from a body part. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under ENT procedures, NEC.
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 | C | Extirpation |
| 4 | BodyPart | 4 | External Auditory Canal, Left |
| 5 | Approach | 3 | Percutaneous |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index
These FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entries lead to this code:
Clinical Classification (CCSR)
AHRQ groups this procedure code into these clinical categories.
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for this code under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 09C43ZZ
Is 09C43ZZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Extirpation of Matter from Left External Auditory Canal, Percutaneous Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 09C43ZZ mean?
The code 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 C is the Operation (Extirpation); the 4th character 4 is the BodyPart (External Auditory Canal, Left); the 5th character 3 is the Approach (Percutaneous); 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 09C43ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Extirpation of Matter from Left External Auditory Canal, Percutaneous Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 18.02 (Incision of external auditory canal). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
