092 Change - Ear, Nose, Sinus ICD-10-PCS
The 092 code range contains 9 ICD-10-PCS codes for Change procedures on the ear, nose, sinus. 8 of the codes are billable and valid for inpatient claim submission in fiscal year 2026.
Root Operation Definition
Change: Taking out or off a device from a body part and putting back an identical or similar device in or on the same body part without cutting or puncturing the skin or a mucous membrane.
Codes in the 092 Range 9 codes · 8 billable
- 092 Ear, Nose, Sinus, ChangeNon-billable header
- 092HX0Z Change Drainage Device in Right Ear, External Approach
- 092HXYZ Change Other Device in Right Ear, External Approach
- 092JX0Z Change Drainage Device in Left Ear, External Approach
- 092JXYZ Change Other Device in Left Ear, External Approach
- 092KX0Z Change Drainage Device in Nasal Mucosa and Soft Tissue, External Approach
- 092KXYZ Change Other Device in Nasal Mucosa and Soft Tissue, External Approach
- 092YX0Z Change Drainage Device in Sinus, External Approach
- 092YXYZ Change Other Device in Sinus, External Approach
About the 092 Code Range
The ICD-10-PCS root operation Change (code sequence 092) refers to replacing a device without removing the existing device first or reinstating a similar device. This operation is classified under the Medical and Surgical section and applies specifically to procedures involving the Ear, Nose, and Sinus body systems.
The Change root operation is used when a device, such as a drainage apparatus or other implant, is exchanged through an External Approach. For example, changing a drainage device in the right ear is coded as 092HX0Z, while replacing an other device in the left ear uses code 092JXYZ. This operation also covers changes of devices in the nasal mucosa and soft tissue (e.g., 092KX0Z) and sinus (e.g., 092YX0Z). Understanding and applying these ear, nose, and sinus change codes ensures accurate procedural documentation for device management within these related body parts.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the 092 range?
Of the 9 codes in this range, 8 are billable and valid for inpatient claim submission from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. Table header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the 092 range classify?
The range classifies Change procedures, taking out or off a device from a body part and putting back an identical or similar device in or on the same body part without cutting or puncturing the skin or a mucous membrane, performed on the ear, nose, sinus. Each code adds the body part, approach, device, and qualifier in characters four through seven, and links to its own reference page.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS order file and code tables, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
