09R70JZReplacement of Right Tympanic Membrane with Synthetic Substitute, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
09R70JZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Replacement of Right Tympanic Membrane with Synthetic Substitute, 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 Replacement involves putting in or on biological or synthetic material that physically takes the place and/or function of all or a portion of a body part. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under ENT repair.
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 | R | Replacement |
| 4 | BodyPart | 7 | Tympanic Membrane, Right |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | J | Synthetic Substitute |
| 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 construction of the ear auricle, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Construction, then the subterms Auricle, ear. The index leads to table 09R, where the approach, device and qualifier values shown in the breakdown above complete the seven-character code 09R70JZ.
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 09R70JZ
Is 09R70JZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Replacement of Right Tympanic Membrane with Synthetic Substitute, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 09R70JZ 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 R is the Operation (Replacement); the 4th character 7 is the BodyPart (Tympanic Membrane, Right); the 5th character 0 is the Approach (Open); the 6th character J is the Device (Synthetic Substitute); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 09R70JZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Replacement of Right Tympanic Membrane with Synthetic Substitute, 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 09R70JZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Replacement of Right Tympanic Membrane with Synthetic Substitute, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 20.99 (Other operations on middle and inner ear). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
