Z96.29
Billable codePresence of other otological and audiological implants
The ICD-10 code for presence of other otological and audiological implants is Z96.29.
Clinical notes
Also known as
Alternate wording, synonyms, or specific conditions that fall under this code, listed to help confirm you've picked the right one.
- Presence of bone-conduction hearing device
- Presence of eustachian tube stent
- Stapes replacement
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Related codes in this category
- Z96.20Presence of otological and audiological implant, unspecified
- Z96.21Cochlear implant status
- Z96.22Myringotomy tube(s) status
- Z96.29Presence of other otological and audiological implants
ICD-9-CM equivalent
Informational only — GEM mappings are approximate, not guaranteed one-to-one equivalents. Verify before use in billing.
- V4389Approximate match
Associated MS-DRGs
Z96.29 can serve as the principal diagnosis for these Medicare Severity Diagnosis-Related Groups.
Informational only — actual DRG assignment also depends on procedures, complications/comorbidities (CC/MCC), discharge status, and payer-specific rules not reflected here.