ICD-9-CM procedure code (retired)
15.22 — Shortening procedure on one extraocular muscle
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 15.22
15.22 is an ICD-9-CM procedure code for shortening procedure on one extraocular muscle. 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 08BL0ZZ (Excision of Right Extraocular Muscle, Open Approach), 08BL3ZZ (Excision of Right Extraocular Muscle, Percutaneous Approach) and 08BM0ZZ (Excision of Left Extraocular Muscle, Open Approach). All of these are approximate matches, so review the record to pick the right one.
ICD-10-PCS equivalents
Common questions about 15.22
What is the ICD-10 code for ICD-9 15.22?
- The GEMs map 15.22 to ICD-10-PCS 08BL0ZZ, 08BL3ZZ, 08BM0ZZ and 08BM3ZZ.
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.