ICD-9-CM procedure code (retired)
09.99 — Other operations on lacrimal system
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 09.99
09.99 is an ICD-9-CM procedure code for other operations on lacrimal system. 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 08QX0ZZ (Repair Right Lacrimal Duct, Open Approach), 08QX3ZZ (Repair Right Lacrimal Duct, Percutaneous Approach) and 08QY0ZZ (Repair Left Lacrimal Duct, Open Approach). All of these are approximate matches, so review the record to pick the right one.
ICD-10-PCS equivalents
Common questions about 09.99
What is the ICD-10 code for ICD-9 09.99?
- The GEMs map 09.99 to ICD-10-PCS 08QX0ZZ, 08QX3ZZ, 08QY0ZZ and 08QY3ZZ.
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.