09HD36ZInsertion of Multiple Channel Cochlear Prosthesis into Right Inner Ear, Percutaneous Approach

  • Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-PCS 09HD36Z
CMS Source: FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS dataset. Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026.FacebookXLinkedInPrint

09HD36Z is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Insertion of Multiple Channel Cochlear Prosthesis into Right Inner Ear, Percutaneous Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRGs 140, 141, 142. The root operation Insertion involves putting in a nonbiological appliance that monitors, assists, performs, or prevents a physiological function but does not physically take the place of a body part.

Code Identity

ICD-10-PCS Code
09HD36Z
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Insertion of Multiple Channel Cochlear Prosthesis into Right Inner Ear, Percutaneous Approach
Parent Code
Short Description
Insert Mult Chan Cochl Prosth in R Inner Ear, Perc

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.

PositionDesignationValueMeaning
1Section0Medical and Surgical
2Body System9Ear, Nose, Sinus
3OperationHInsertion
4BodyPartDInner Ear, Right
5Approach3Percutaneous
6Device6Hearing Device, Multiple Channel Cochlear Prosthesis
7QualifierZNo Qualifier

Convert to ICD-9-PCS

Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 09HD36Z under the General Equivalence Mappings.

20.98
Approximate match.

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Questions About 09HD36Z

Is 09HD36Z a billable code?

Yes. 09HD36Z is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Insertion of Multiple Channel Cochlear Prosthesis into Right Inner Ear, Percutaneous Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What do the characters in 09HD36Z mean?

09HD36Z 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 H is the Operation (Insertion); the 4th character D is the BodyPart (Inner Ear, Right); the 5th character 3 is the Approach (Percutaneous); the 6th character 6 is the Device (Hearing Device, Multiple Channel Cochlear Prosthesis); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).

What MS-DRG does 09HD36Z group to?

On an inpatient stay, Insertion of Multiple Channel Cochlear Prosthesis into Right Inner Ear, Percutaneous Approach maps to MS-DRGs 140, 141, 142, with relative weights from 1.5964 to 4.2653. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.

What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 09HD36Z?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Insertion of Multiple Channel Cochlear Prosthesis into Right Inner Ear, Percutaneous Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 20.98. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.