09C90ZZExtirpation of Matter from Right Auditory Ossicle, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
09C90ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Extirpation of Matter from Right Auditory Ossicle, 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 Extirpation involves taking or cutting out solid matter 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 | C | Extirpation |
| 4 | BodyPart | 9 | Auditory Ossicle, Right |
| 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 09C90ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Code History
- 09C98ZZ — Extirpation of Matter from Right Auditory Ossicle, Endo
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Questions About 09C90ZZ
Is 09C90ZZ a billable code?
Yes. 09C90ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Extirpation of Matter from Right Auditory Ossicle, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 09C90ZZ mean?
09C90ZZ 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 9 is the BodyPart (Auditory Ossicle, Right); 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 MS-DRG does 09C90ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Extirpation of Matter from Right Auditory Ossicle, 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 09C90ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Extirpation of Matter from Right Auditory Ossicle, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 19.3. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
