09Q40ZZRepair Left External Auditory Canal, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
09Q40ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Repair Left External Auditory Canal, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to 12 MS-DRGs. The root operation Repair involves restoring, to the extent possible, a body part to its normal anatomic structure and function.
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 | Q | Repair |
| 4 | BodyPart | 4 | External Auditory Canal, Left |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 09Q40ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 09Q40ZZ
Is 09Q40ZZ a billable code?
Yes. 09Q40ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Repair Left External Auditory Canal, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 09Q40ZZ mean?
09Q40ZZ 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 Q is the Operation (Repair); the 4th character 4 is the BodyPart (External Auditory Canal, 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 09Q40ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Repair Left External Auditory Canal, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 143, 144, 145, 579, 580, 581, 907, 908, 909, 957, 958, 959, with relative weights from 1.2023 to 7.6199. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 09Q40ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Repair Left External Auditory Canal, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 18.79 and 18.9. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
