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Non-billableOther specified and unspecified injury of middle and inner ear
S09.3 is the ICD-10-CM code for Other specified and unspecified injury of middle and inner ear. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as S09.30 for billing.
S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHWhat is an ear disorder? An ear disorder is any condition that changes or harms the shape or structure of your ear. This can include abnormal ear shapes you're born with, injuries that change your ear's shape, and a growth on or in the ear. Your ear has three main parts, and each one plays a different role in helping you hear: Outer ear. The part you see and the ear canal. It catches sound and sends them to your…
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Excludes1 — not coded here
- •injury to ear NOS (S09.91-)
Conditions mapped to this code
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Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code S09.3?
- S09.3 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Other specified and unspecified injury of middle and inner ear". It falls under S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
- Is S09.3 a billable code?
- No — S09.3 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as S09.30) for billing.
- What are the subcodes of S09.3?
- S09.3 has 3 more specific child codes, including S09.30, S09.31, S09.39.
- What is excluded from S09.3?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): injury to ear NOS (S09.91-).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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