09QGXZZRepair Left Eustachian Tube, External Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
09QGXZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Repair Left Eustachian Tube, External Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). 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 | G | Eustachian Tube, Left |
| 5 | Approach | X | External |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 09QGXZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 09QGXZZ
Is 09QGXZZ a billable code?
Yes. 09QGXZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Repair Left Eustachian Tube, External Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 09QGXZZ mean?
09QGXZZ 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 G is the BodyPart (Eustachian Tube, Left); the 5th character X is the Approach (External); 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 09QGXZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Repair Left Eustachian Tube, External Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 20.8. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
