ICD-9-CM procedure code (retired)
02.94 — Insertion or replacement of skull tongs or halo traction device
About ICD-9-CM 02.94
02.94 is an ICD-9-CM procedure code for insertion or replacement of skull tongs or halo traction device. 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 3 ICD-10-PCS codes, such as 0NH004Z (Insertion of Internal Fixation Device into Skull, Open Approach), 0NH034Z (Insertion of Internal Fixation Device into Skull, Percutaneous Approach) and 0NH044Z (Insertion of Internal Fixation Device into Skull, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach). All of these are approximate matches, so review the record to pick the right one.
ICD-10-PCS equivalents
Common questions about 02.94
What is the ICD-10 code for ICD-9 02.94?
- The GEMs map 02.94 to ICD-10-PCS 0NH004Z, 0NH034Z and 0NH044Z.
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.