09J80ZZInspection of Left Tympanic Membrane, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
09J80ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Inspection of Left Tympanic Membrane, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to MS-DRGs 143, 144, 145. The root operation Inspection involves visually and/or manually exploring a body part. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under ENT diagnostic procedures (non-endoscopic).
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 | 8 | Tympanic Membrane, Left |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 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:
To code inspection of the left tympanic membrane, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Inspection, then the subterms Tympanic Membrane, Left. The index leads to table 09J, where the approach, device and qualifier values shown in the breakdown above complete the seven-character code 09J80ZZ.
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 09J80ZZ
Is 09J80ZZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Inspection of Left Tympanic Membrane, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 09J80ZZ 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 J is the Operation (Inspection); the 4th character 8 is the BodyPart (Tympanic Membrane, Left); 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 09J80ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Inspection of Left Tympanic Membrane, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 143, 144, 145, with relative weights from 1.2335 to 3.8500. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 09J80ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Inspection of Left Tympanic Membrane, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 20.39 (Other diagnostic procedures on middle and inner ear). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
