09J77ZZInspection of Right Tympanic Membrane, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
- Billable / Specific Code
09J77ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Inspection of Right Tympanic Membrane, 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 Inspection involves visually and/or manually exploring 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 | J | Inspection |
| 4 | BodyPart | 7 | Tympanic Membrane, 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 09J77ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 09J77ZZ
Is 09J77ZZ a billable code?
Yes. 09J77ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Inspection of Right Tympanic Membrane, Via Natural or Artificial Opening on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 09J77ZZ mean?
09J77ZZ 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 J is the Operation (Inspection); the 4th character 7 is the BodyPart (Tympanic Membrane, 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 09J77ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Inspection of Right Tympanic Membrane, Via Natural or Artificial Opening crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 89.39. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
