2
The External Ear, Bilateral body part is identified by the character 2
in the 4th position of the ICD-10-PCS procedure code.
It is contained within the Replacement root operation of the Ear, Nose, Sinus body system
under the Medical and Surgical section. The 4the position refers to the body part or body region when applicable.
Includes:
Section:
0
= Medical and Surgical
Body System:
9
= Ear, Nose, Sinus
Root Operation:
R
= Replacement
Body Part:
A
- Auditory Ossicle, Left9
- Auditory Ossicle, Right2
- External Ear, Bilateral1
- External Ear, Left0
- External Ear, RightE
- Inner Ear, LeftD
- Inner Ear, Right6
- Middle Ear, Left5
- Middle Ear, RightK
- Nasal Mucosa and Soft TissueM
- Nasal SeptumL
- Nasal TurbinateN
- Nasopharynx8
- Tympanic Membrane, Left7
- Tympanic Membrane, RightSelect the appropriate procedure code based on the approach & device:
09R2
- External Ear, Bilateral
Cutting through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to expose the site of the procedure
09R207Z
- Replacement of Bi Ext Ear with Autol Sub, Open Approach09R20JZ
- Replacement of Bi Ext Ear with Synth Sub, Open Approach09R20KZ
- Replacement of Bi Ext Ear with Nonaut Sub, Open ApproachProcedures performed directly on the skin or mucous membrane and procedures performed indirectly by the application of external force through the skin or mucous membrane