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ICD-9-CM procedure code (retired)

96.52 — Irrigation of ear

ICD-9-CM was replaced by ICD-10 on October 1, 2015. These are the ICD-10-PCS equivalents from the CMS General Equivalence Mappings.

About ICD-9-CM 96.52

96.52 is an ICD-9-CM procedure code for irrigation of ear. ICD-9-CM was retired for U.S. claims on October 1, 2015, when ICD-10-PCS took over.

The CMS General Equivalence Mappings translate it to 4 ICD-10-PCS codes, such as 3E1B78Z (Irrigation of Ear using Irrigating Substance, Via Natural or Artificial Opening), 3E1B88Z (Irrigation of Ear using Irrigating Substance, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic) and F09Z3XZ (Cerumen Management Treatment using Cerumen Management Equipment). All of these are approximate matches, so review the record to pick the right one.

ICD-10-PCS equivalents

Common questions about 96.52

What is the ICD-10 code for ICD-9 96.52?

The GEMs map 96.52 to ICD-10-PCS 3E1B78Z, 3E1B88Z, F09Z3XZ and F09Z3ZZ.

GEMs are a translation aid, not a substitute for coding from the record. The 2027 ICD-10 code set has changed since the last GEMs release in 2018. Page updated September 29, 2026.