097 Dilation - Ear, Nose, Sinus ICD-10-PCS
The 097 code range contains 20 ICD-10-PCS codes for Dilation procedures on the ear, nose, sinus. 19 of the codes are billable and valid for inpatient claim submission in fiscal year 2026.
Root Operation Definition
Dilation: Expanding an orifice or the lumen of a tubular body part.
Codes in the 097 Range 20 codes · 19 billable
- 097 Ear, Nose, Sinus, DilationNon-billable header
- 097F0DZ Dilation of Right Eustachian Tube with Intraluminal Device, Open Approach
- 097F0ZZ Dilation of Right Eustachian Tube, Open Approach
- 097F3ZZ Dilation of Right Eustachian Tube, Percutaneous Approach
- 097F4ZZ Dilation of Right Eustachian Tube, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 097F7DZ Dilation of Right Eustachian Tube with Intraluminal Device, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
- 097F7ZZ Dilation of Right Eustachian Tube, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
- 097F8DZ Dilation of Right Eustachian Tube with Intraluminal Device, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
- 097F8ZZ Dilation of Right Eustachian Tube, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
- 097G0DZ Dilation of Left Eustachian Tube with Intraluminal Device, Open Approach
- 097G0ZZ Dilation of Left Eustachian Tube, Open Approach
- 097G3ZZ Dilation of Left Eustachian Tube, Percutaneous Approach
- 097G4ZZ Dilation of Left Eustachian Tube, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 097G7DZ Dilation of Left Eustachian Tube with Intraluminal Device, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
- 097G7ZZ Dilation of Left Eustachian Tube, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
- 097G8DZ Dilation of Left Eustachian Tube with Intraluminal Device, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
- 097G8ZZ Dilation of Left Eustachian Tube, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
- 097N0ZZ Dilation of Nasopharynx, Open Approach
- 097N7ZZ Dilation of Nasopharynx, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
- 097N8ZZ Dilation of Nasopharynx, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
About the 097 Code Range
The ICD-10-PCS root operation Dilation involves expanding an orifice or lumen of the Ear, Nose, and Sinus body systems to relieve narrowing or obstruction. This procedure aims to restore adequate patency without excising tissue.
Within the Medical and Surgical section, dilation is applied to structures like the Eustachian Tube and Nasopharynx. The provided codes show a range of approaches including Open, Percutaneous, and Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic routes. For example, code 097F0DZ describes dilation of the Right Eustachian Tube using an Intraluminal Device through an Open Approach, while 097G8ZZ refers to dilation of the Left Eustachian Tube via a Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic approach without device placement. Nasopharynx dilation is also captured, such as in codes 097N7ZZ and 097N8ZZ, reflecting minimally invasive methods. Accurate coding of these dilation procedures ensures precise documentation of interventions aimed at widening obstructed ear, nose, or sinus passages.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the 097 range?
Of the 20 codes in this range, 19 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 097 range classify?
The range classifies Dilation procedures, expanding an orifice or the lumen of a tubular body part, 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.
