ICD-9-CM procedure code (retired)
12.65 — Other scleral fistulization with iridectomy
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 12.65
12.65 is an ICD-9-CM procedure code for other scleral fistulization with iridectomy. 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 2 ICD-10-PCS codes, such as 08123Z4 (Bypass Right Anterior Chamber to Sclera, Percutaneous Approach) and 08133Z4 (Bypass Left Anterior Chamber to Sclera, Percutaneous Approach). All of these are approximate matches, so review the record to pick the right one.
ICD-10-PCS equivalents
Common questions about 12.65
What is the ICD-10 code for ICD-9 12.65?
- The GEMs map 12.65 to ICD-10-PCS 08123Z4 and 08133Z4.
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.