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ICD-10-PCS 2027 procedure code

3E0BX29Introduction of Other Anti-infective into Ear, External Approach

✓ Valid for 2027

Short description: Introduction of Oth Anti-infect into 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 3E0BX29

3E0BX29 is the ICD-10-PCS code for a introduction procedure on the ear using an external approach with anti-infective (qualifier: other anti-infective). In ICD-10-PCS, introduction means putting in or on a therapeutic, diagnostic, nutritional, physiological, or prophylactic substance except blood or blood products.

In plain terms, this corresponds to injection into inner ear, the ICD-9-CM procedure title it maps to (20.72).

For a different body part, codes include 3E00X29 (skin and mucous membranes), 3E09X29 (nose), 3E0CX29 (eye) and 3E0DX29 (mouth and pharynx).

The same procedure with a different approach is coded 3E0B329 (percutaneous) and 3E0B729 (via natural or artificial opening).

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
3Administration
2. Body System
EPhysiological Systems and Anatomical Regions
3. Operation
0Introduction

Putting in or on a therapeutic, diagnostic, nutritional, physiological, or prophylactic substance except blood or blood products

4. Body System / Region
BEar
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. Substance
2Anti-infective
7. Qualifier
9Other Anti-infective

Other versions of this procedure

Different qualifier

ICD-9-CM equivalent

Converter →
  • 20.72Injection into inner earapproximate

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

Code history

  1. 2016
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  5. 2020
  6. 2021
  7. 2022
  8. 2023
  9. 2024
  10. 2025
  11. 2026
  12. 2027
  • FY2016 (effective 10/1/2015): Added (first year of ICD-10-CM)
  • No changes since FY2016.

Common questions about 3E0BX29

Is 3E0BX29 a valid ICD-10-PCS code for 2027?

Yes. 3E0BX29 is valid for inpatient procedures from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

What is the ICD-9 procedure code for 3E0BX29?

The CMS GEMs map 3E0BX29 to ICD-9-CM 20.72 (Injection into inner ear).