09PJ0YZRemoval of Other Device from Left Ear, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
09PJ0YZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Removal of Other Device from Left Ear, 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 Removal involves taking out or off a device 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 | P | Removal |
| 4 | BodyPart | J | Ear, Left |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | Y | Other Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 09PJ0YZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 09PJ0YZ
Is 09PJ0YZ a billable code?
Yes. 09PJ0YZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Removal of Other Device from Left Ear, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 09PJ0YZ mean?
09PJ0YZ 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 P is the Operation (Removal); the 4th character J is the BodyPart (Ear, Left); the 5th character 0 is the Approach (Open); the 6th character Y is the Device (Other Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 09PJ0YZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Removal of Other Device from Left Ear, 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 09PJ0YZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Removal of Other Device from Left Ear, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 20.99. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
