ICD-9-CM procedure code (retired)
11.61 — Lamellar keratoplasty with autograft
About ICD-9-CM 11.61
11.61 is an ICD-9-CM procedure code for lamellar keratoplasty with autograft. 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 08R8X7Z (Replacement of Right Cornea with Autologous Tissue Substitute, External Approach), 08R9X7Z (Replacement of Left Cornea with Autologous Tissue Substitute, External Approach) and 08U8X7Z (Supplement Right Cornea with Autologous Tissue Substitute, External Approach). All of these are approximate matches, so review the record to pick the right one.
ICD-10-PCS equivalents
- 08R8X7ZReplacement of Right Cornea with Autologous Tissue Substitute, External Approachapproximate
- 08R9X7ZReplacement of Left Cornea with Autologous Tissue Substitute, External Approachapproximate
- 08U8X7ZSupplement Right Cornea with Autologous Tissue Substitute, External Approachapproximate
- 08U9X7ZSupplement Left Cornea with Autologous Tissue Substitute, External Approachapproximate
Common questions about 11.61
What is the ICD-10 code for ICD-9 11.61?
- The GEMs map 11.61 to ICD-10-PCS 08R8X7Z, 08R9X7Z, 08U8X7Z and 08U9X7Z.
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.