09HE45ZInsertion of Single Channel Cochlear Prosthesis into Left Inner Ear, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
09HE45Z is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Insertion of Single Channel Cochlear Prosthesis into Left Inner Ear, Percutaneous Endoscopic 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
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 | H | Insertion |
| 4 | BodyPart | E | Inner Ear, Left |
| 5 | Approach | 4 | Percutaneous Endoscopic |
| 6 | Device | 5 | Hearing Device, Single Channel Cochlear Prosthesis |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 09HE45Z under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 09HE45Z
Is 09HE45Z a billable code?
Yes. 09HE45Z is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Insertion of Single Channel Cochlear Prosthesis into Left Inner Ear, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 09HE45Z mean?
09HE45Z 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 E is the BodyPart (Inner Ear, Left); the 5th character 4 is the Approach (Percutaneous Endoscopic); the 6th character 5 is the Device (Hearing Device, Single Channel Cochlear Prosthesis); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 09HE45Z group to?
On an inpatient stay, Insertion of Single Channel Cochlear Prosthesis into Left Inner Ear, Percutaneous Endoscopic 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 09HE45Z?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Insertion of Single Channel Cochlear Prosthesis into Left Inner Ear, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 20.97. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
