2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Z96.29Presence of other otological and audiological implants

ICD-10-CM Codes›Z00–Z99›Z77-Z99›Z96

ICD-10-CM Z96.29
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

Z96.29 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for presence of other otological and audiological implants. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). The code is not accepted as a principal diagnosis by the Medicare Code Editor. Coders also document this condition as finding of device of middle ear. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Implant, device or graft related encounter.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
Z96.29
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Presence of other otological and audiological implants
Short Description
Presence of other otological and audiological implants
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
Z96.2
Presence of otological and audiological implants

Code Classification

ChapterZ00–Z99Factors influencing health status and contact with health services
SectionZ77-Z99Persons with potential health hazards related to family and personal history and certain conditions influencing health status
CategoryZ96Presence of other functional implants
This CodeZ96.29Presence of other otological and audiological implants

Code EditsBilling

Medicare Code Editor checks that affect claim validity for Z96.29.

Unacceptable principal diagnosis
There are selected codes that describe a circumstance which influences an individual's health status but not a current illness or injury, or codes that are not specific manifestations but may be due to an underlying cause. These codes are considered unacceptable as a principal diagnosis.

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Finding of device of middle ear
  • Middle ear prosthesis present

Tabular List NotesGuidance

Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.

Inclusion Terms

  • Presence of bone-conduction hearing device
  • Presence of eustachian tube stent
  • Stapes replacement

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.

External Cause of Injuries IndexGuidance

References for this code in the External Cause of Injuries Index.

    • Presence(of)
      • audiological implant (functional)
    • Presence(of)
      • bone
        • conduction hearing device
    • Presence(of)
      • ear implant
        • specified type NEC
    • Presence(of)
      • eustachian tube stent or device (functional)
    • Presence(of)
      • implanted device (artificial) (functional) (prosthetic)
        • otological
          • eustachian stent
    • Presence(of)
      • implanted device (artificial) (functional) (prosthetic)
        • otological
          • specified NEC
    • Presence(of)
      • implanted device (artificial) (functional) (prosthetic)
        • otological
          • stapes
    • Presence(of)
      • otological implant (functional)
    • Presence(of)
      • stapes implant (functional)
    • Replacement by artificial or mechanical device or prosthesis of
      • eustachian tube
    • Replacement by artificial or mechanical device or prosthesis of
      • stapes

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR FAC009
Implant, device or graft related encounter
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient No · outpatient Yes

Convert Z96.29 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
V43.89 Organ/tiss replacmnt NEC
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About Z96.29Overview

Is Z96.29 (Presence of otological and audiological implants) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report presence of other otological and audiological implants on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Can Z96.29 be a principal diagnosis?

No. The Medicare Code Editor rejects this code as a principal diagnosis because presence of other otological and audiological implants describes a circumstance that influences health status rather than a current illness. Report it as a secondary diagnosis.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of Z96.29?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, presence of other otological and audiological implants converts to ICD-9-CM V43.89 (organ/tiss replacmnt NEC). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.