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ICD-10-PCS 2027 procedure code

09HH71ZInsertion of Radioactive Element into Right Ear, Via Natural or Artificial Opening

✓ Valid for 2027

Short description: Insertion of Radioactive Element into Right Ear, Via Opening

Code last changed in FY2021 (effective October 1, 2020). Source: official FY2027 ICD-10-PCS release from CMS. Page updated September 29, 2026. About our data

About 09HH71Z

09HH71Z is the ICD-10-PCS code for a insertion procedure on the right ear using a via natural or artificial opening approach with radioactive element. In ICD-10-PCS, insertion means 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.

For a different body part, codes include 09HJ71Z (left ear), 09HK71Z (nasal mucosa and soft tissue), 09HN71Z (nasopharynx) and 09HY71Z (sinus).

The same procedure with a different approach is coded 09HH01Z (open), 09HH31Z (percutaneous), 09HH41Z (percutaneous endoscopic) and 09HH81Z (via natural or artificial opening endoscopic).

With a different device, use 09HH7YZ (other device).

It doesn't appear in the MS-DRG procedure index, so on its own it doesn't change the DRG assignment.

It was added in FY2021, effective October 1, 2020.

What each character means

1. Section
0Medical and Surgical
2. Body System
9Ear, Nose, Sinus
3. Operation
HInsertion

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

Includes: Insertion of radioactive implant, insertion of central venous catheter

4. Body Part
HEar, Right
5. Approach
7Via Natural or Artificial Opening

Entry of instrumentation through a natural or artificial external opening to reach the site of the procedure

6. Device
1Radioactive Element

Includes: Brachytherapy seeds; CivaSheet(R)

7. Qualifier
ZNo Qualifier

Other versions of this procedure

Different device

Code history

  1. 2016
  2. 2017
  3. 2018
  4. 2019
  5. 2020
  6. 2021
  7. 2022
  8. 2023
  9. 2024
  10. 2025
  11. 2026
  12. 2027
  • FY2021 (effective 10/1/2020): Added
  • No changes since FY2021.

Common questions about 09HH71Z

Is 09HH71Z a valid ICD-10-PCS code for 2027?

Yes. 09HH71Z is valid for inpatient procedures from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.