09N40ZZ
09N40ZZ
is a valid billable ICD-10 procedure code for Release Left External Auditory Canal, Open Approach.
It is found in the 2025 version of the ICD-10 Procedure Coding System (PCS) and can be used in all HIPAA-covered transactions from Oct 01, 2024 - Sep 30, 2025.
Release involves:
Freeing a body part from an abnormal physical constraint by cutting or by the use of force. Some of the restraining tissue may be taken out but none of the body part is taken out
Open approach involves:
Cutting through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to expose the site of the procedure
Release includes:
External Auditory Canal, Left body part includes:
ICD-10-PCS code structure for 09N40ZZ
— See Table View
1: Section | 0 |
Medical and Surgical |
---|---|---|
2: Body System | 9 |
Ear, Nose, Sinus |
3: Root Operation | N |
Release |
4: Body Part | 4 |
External Auditory Canal, Left |
5: Approach | 0 |
Open |
6: Device | Z |
No Device |
7: Qualifier | Z |
No Qualifier |
See also