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ICD-10-PCS 2027 procedure code

09PHX7ZRemoval of Autologous Tissue Substitute from Right Ear, External Approach

✓ Valid for 2027

Short description: Removal of Autol Sub from R Ear, Extern Approach

Code unchanged since ICD-10-PCS took effect on October 1, 2015. Source: official FY2027 ICD-10-PCS release from CMS. Page updated September 29, 2026. About our data

About 09PHX7Z

09PHX7Z is the ICD-10-PCS code for a removal procedure on the right ear using an external approach with autologous tissue substitute. In ICD-10-PCS, removal means taking out or off a device from a body part.

In plain terms, this corresponds to other incision of external ear, the ICD-9-CM procedure title it maps to (18.09).

For a different body part, codes include 09PJX7Z (left ear) and 09PKX7Z (nasal mucosa and soft tissue).

The same procedure with a different approach is coded 09PH07Z (open), 09PH37Z (percutaneous), 09PH47Z (percutaneous endoscopic), 09PH77Z (via natural or artificial opening) and 09PH87Z (via natural or artificial opening endoscopic).

With a different device, use 09PHX0Z (drainage device), 09PHXDZ (intraluminal device), 09PHXJZ (synthetic substitute) and 09PHXKZ (nonautologous tissue substitute).

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

It has been valid since ICD-10-PCS took effect on October 1, 2015.

What each character means

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

Taking out or off a device from a body part

If a device is taken out and a similar device put in without cutting or puncturing the skin or mucous membrane, the procedure is coded to the root operation CHANGE. Otherwise, the procedure for taking out a device is coded to the root operation REMOVAL

Includes: Drainage tube removal, cardiac pacemaker removal

4. Body Part
HEar, Right
5. Approach
XExternal

Procedures performed directly on the skin or mucous membrane and procedures performed indirectly by the application of external force through the skin or mucous membrane

6. Device
7Autologous Tissue Substitute

Includes: Autograft; Cultured epidermal cell autograft; Epicel(R) cultured epidermal autograft

7. Qualifier
ZNo Qualifier

Other versions of this procedure

ICD-9-CM equivalent

Converter →
  • 18.09Other incision of external earapproximate

From the CMS 2018 General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), the final GEMs release.

Code history

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  11. 2026
  12. 2027
  • FY2016 (effective 10/1/2015): Added (first year of ICD-10-CM)
  • No changes since FY2016.

Common questions about 09PHX7Z

Is 09PHX7Z a valid ICD-10-PCS code for 2027?

Yes. 09PHX7Z is valid for inpatient procedures from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

What is the ICD-9 procedure code for 09PHX7Z?

The CMS GEMs map 09PHX7Z to ICD-9-CM 18.09 (Other incision of external ear).