X9H Insertion - Ear, Nose, Sinus ICD-10-PCS
The X9H code range contains 4 ICD-10-PCS codes for Insertion procedures on the ear, nose, sinus. 3 of the codes are billable and valid for inpatient claim submission in fiscal year 2027.
Root Operation Definition
Insertion: Putting in a nonbiological appliance that monitors, assists, performs, or prevents a physiological function but does not physically take the place of a body part.
Codes in the X9H Range 4 codes · 3 billable
- X9H New Technology, Ear, Nose, Sinus, InsertionNon-billable header New
- X9HD01B Insertion of Temporary Infusion Device into Right Inner Ear, Open Approach, New Technology Group 11 New
- X9HE01B Insertion of Temporary Infusion Device into Left Inner Ear, Open Approach, New Technology Group 11 New
- X9HF01B Insertion of Temporary Infusion Device into Bilateral Inner Ear, Open Approach, New Technology Group 11 New
About the X9H Code Range
These procedures place a temporary infusion device in the inner ear without replacing a body part.
The fourth character identifies the right inner ear, left inner ear, or both. The fifth specifies an Open approach, which exposes the site through an incision. The sixth identifies the temporary infusion device, and the seventh specifies New Technology Group 11.
FY 2027 changes: The FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS update, effective October 1, 2026, added X9HD01B, X9HE01B and X9HF01B.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the X9H range?
Of the 4 codes in this range, 3 are billable and valid for inpatient claim submission from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. Table header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the X9H range classify?
The range classifies Insertion procedures, putting in a nonbiological appliance that monitors, assists, performs, or prevents a physiological function but does not physically take the place of 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 2027 ICD-10-PCS order file and code tables, effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
