09J Inspection - Ear, Nose, Sinus ICD-10-PCS
The 09J code range contains 45 ICD-10-PCS codes for Inspection procedures on the ear, nose, sinus. 44 of the codes are billable and valid for inpatient claim submission in fiscal year 2026.
Root Operation Definition
Inspection: Visually and/or manually exploring a body part.
Codes in the 09J Range 45 codes · 44 billable
- 09J Ear, Nose, Sinus, InspectionNon-billable header
- 09J70ZZ Inspection of Right Tympanic Membrane, Open Approach
- 09J73ZZ Inspection of Right Tympanic Membrane, Percutaneous Approach
- 09J74ZZ Inspection of Right Tympanic Membrane, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 09J77ZZ Inspection of Right Tympanic Membrane, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
- 09J78ZZ Inspection of Right Tympanic Membrane, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
- 09J7XZZ Inspection of Right Tympanic Membrane, External Approach
- 09J80ZZ Inspection of Left Tympanic Membrane, Open Approach
- 09J83ZZ Inspection of Left Tympanic Membrane, Percutaneous Approach
- 09J84ZZ Inspection of Left Tympanic Membrane, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 09J87ZZ Inspection of Left Tympanic Membrane, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
- 09J88ZZ Inspection of Left Tympanic Membrane, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
- 09J8XZZ Inspection of Left Tympanic Membrane, External Approach
- 09JD0ZZ Inspection of Right Inner Ear, Open Approach
- 09JD3ZZ Inspection of Right Inner Ear, Percutaneous Approach
- 09JD4ZZ Inspection of Right Inner Ear, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 09JD8ZZ Inspection of Right Inner Ear, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
- 09JDXZZ Inspection of Right Inner Ear, External Approach
- 09JE0ZZ Inspection of Left Inner Ear, Open Approach
- 09JE3ZZ Inspection of Left Inner Ear, Percutaneous Approach
- 09JE4ZZ Inspection of Left Inner Ear, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 09JE8ZZ Inspection of Left Inner Ear, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
- 09JEXZZ Inspection of Left Inner Ear, External Approach
- 09JH0ZZ Inspection of Right Ear, Open Approach
- 09JH3ZZ Inspection of Right Ear, Percutaneous Approach
- 09JH4ZZ Inspection of Right Ear, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 09JH7ZZ Inspection of Right Ear, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
- 09JH8ZZ Inspection of Right Ear, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
- 09JHXZZ Inspection of Right Ear, External Approach
- 09JJ0ZZ Inspection of Left Ear, Open Approach
- 09JJ3ZZ Inspection of Left Ear, Percutaneous Approach
- 09JJ4ZZ Inspection of Left Ear, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 09JJ7ZZ Inspection of Left Ear, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
- 09JJ8ZZ Inspection of Left Ear, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
- 09JJXZZ Inspection of Left Ear, External Approach
- 09JK0ZZ Inspection of Nasal Mucosa and Soft Tissue, Open Approach
- 09JK3ZZ Inspection of Nasal Mucosa and Soft Tissue, Percutaneous Approach
- 09JK4ZZ Inspection of Nasal Mucosa and Soft Tissue, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 09JK8ZZ Inspection of Nasal Mucosa and Soft Tissue, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
- 09JKXZZ Inspection of Nasal Mucosa and Soft Tissue, External Approach
- 09JY0ZZ Inspection of Sinus, Open Approach
- 09JY3ZZ Inspection of Sinus, Percutaneous Approach
- 09JY4ZZ Inspection of Sinus, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 09JY8ZZ Inspection of Sinus, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
- 09JYXZZ Inspection of Sinus, External Approach
About the 09J Code Range
The ICD-10-PCS root operation Inspection (code starting with 09J) refers to the visual and/or manual examination of body parts within the Ear, Nose, and Sinus system. This procedure is done to assess the condition of tissues or structures without making any physical changes.
Within the Medical and Surgical section, the 09J Inspection operation includes various specific codes that describe inspections of parts such as the Tympanic Membrane, Inner Ear, Nasal Mucosa and Soft Tissue, and Sinus. These inspections can be performed through multiple approaches depending on clinical needs, including the Open Approach (e.g., 09J70ZZ for right tympanic membrane), Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach (e.g., 09J74ZZ for right tympanic membrane), or via a Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic Approach (e.g., 09J88ZZ for left tympanic membrane). Approaches may also be External or Percutaneous. These detailed codes enable accurate documentation of the specific site and method of inspection in ear, nose, and sinus evaluations.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the 09J range?
Of the 45 codes in this range, 44 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 09J range classify?
The range classifies Inspection procedures, visually and/or manually exploring a 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.
