ICD-9-CM procedure code (retired)
14.27 — Destruction of chorioretinal lesion by implantation of radiation source
About ICD-9-CM 14.27
14.27 is an ICD-9-CM procedure code for destruction of chorioretinal lesion by implantation of radiation source. 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 08H031Z (Insertion of Radioactive Element into Right Eye, Percutaneous Approach), 08H0X1Z (Insertion of Radioactive Element into Right Eye, External Approach) and 08H131Z (Insertion of Radioactive Element into Left Eye, Percutaneous Approach). All of these are approximate matches, so review the record to pick the right one.
ICD-10-PCS equivalents
- 08H031ZInsertion of Radioactive Element into Right Eye, Percutaneous Approachapproximate
- 08H0X1ZInsertion of Radioactive Element into Right Eye, External Approachapproximate
- 08H131ZInsertion of Radioactive Element into Left Eye, Percutaneous Approachapproximate
- 08H1X1ZInsertion of Radioactive Element into Left Eye, External Approachapproximate
Common questions about 14.27
What is the ICD-10 code for ICD-9 14.27?
- The GEMs map 14.27 to ICD-10-PCS 08H031Z, 08H0X1Z, 08H131Z and 08H1X1Z.
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.