ICD-9-CM procedure code (retired)
02.95 — Removal of skull tongs or halo traction device
About ICD-9-CM 02.95
02.95 is an ICD-9-CM procedure code for removal 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 0NP035Z (Removal of External Fixation Device from Skull, Percutaneous Approach), 0NP045Z (Removal of External Fixation Device from Skull, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach) and 0NP0X5Z (Removal of External Fixation Device from Skull, External Approach). All of these are approximate matches, so review the record to pick the right one.
ICD-10-PCS equivalents
Common questions about 02.95
What is the ICD-10 code for ICD-9 02.95?
- The GEMs map 02.95 to ICD-10-PCS 0NP035Z, 0NP045Z and 0NP0X5Z.
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.