ICD-9-CM procedure code (retired)
14.72 — Other removal of vitreous
About ICD-9-CM 14.72
14.72 is an ICD-9-CM procedure code for other removal of vitreous. 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 089430Z (Drainage of Right Vitreous with Drainage Device, Percutaneous Approach), 08943ZZ (Drainage of Right Vitreous, Percutaneous Approach) and 089530Z (Drainage of Left Vitreous with Drainage Device, Percutaneous Approach). All of these are approximate matches, so review the record to pick the right one.
ICD-10-PCS equivalents
- 089430ZDrainage of Right Vitreous with Drainage Device, Percutaneous Approachapproximate
- 08943ZZDrainage of Right Vitreous, Percutaneous Approachapproximate
- 089530ZDrainage of Left Vitreous with Drainage Device, Percutaneous Approachapproximate
- 08953ZZDrainage of Left Vitreous, Percutaneous Approachapproximate
Common questions about 14.72
What is the ICD-10 code for ICD-9 14.72?
- The GEMs map 14.72 to ICD-10-PCS 089430Z, 08943ZZ, 089530Z and 08953ZZ.
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.