ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for ear implant presence
Presence of otological and audiological implant, unspecified
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Presence (of) › ear implant”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding ear implant presence
The ICD-10-CM code for ear implant presence is Z96.20 (Presence of otological and audiological implant, unspecified). The official index lists 3 more specific codes, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on Z96.20.
Within Z96.2, choose Z96.20 (Presence of otological and audiological implant, unspecified) only when documentation doesn't support a more specific option: cochlear implant status (Z96.21), myringotomy tube(s) status (Z96.22) and presence of other otological and audiological implants (Z96.29).
It is not a CC or MCC, so as a secondary diagnosis it doesn't change the MS-DRG severity level.
In MS-DRG v44.0, it is part of the grouping logic for DRG 951 (Other Factors Influencing Health Status, relative weight 0.5577), in MDC 23 (Factors Influencing Health Status and Other Contacts with Health Services), as a principal or secondary diagnosis. The DRG a claim lands in depends on the principal diagnosis, procedures and any CC/MCC secondary diagnoses.
More specific ear implant presence codes (official index)
Common questions about ear implant presence ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for ear implant presence?
- Z96.20 — Presence of otological and audiological implant, unspecified. More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: Z96.21, Z96.22, Z96.29.
What is the ICD-10 code for cochlear implant ear implant presence?
- Z96.21 — Cochlear implant status.
What is the ICD-10 code for myringotomy tube ear implant presence?
- Z96.22 — Myringotomy tube(s) status.
Is Z96.20 billable?
- Yes. Z96.20 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can Z96.20 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- No. It is not acceptable as the principal diagnosis for an inpatient stay; it may be reported as a secondary diagnosis.
Is Z96.20 a CC or MCC?
- No. Z96.20 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.