ICD-9-CM procedure code (retired)
31.49 — Other diagnostic procedures on trachea
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 31.49
31.49 is an ICD-9-CM procedure code for other diagnostic procedures on trachea. 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 3 ICD-10-PCS codes, such as 0BJ13ZZ (Inspection of Trachea, Percutaneous Approach), 0BJ17ZZ (Inspection of Trachea, Via Natural or Artificial Opening) and 0BJ1XZZ (Inspection of Trachea, External Approach). All of these are approximate matches, so review the record to pick the right one.
ICD-10-PCS equivalents
Common questions about 31.49
What is the ICD-10 code for ICD-9 31.49?
- The GEMs map 31.49 to ICD-10-PCS 0BJ13ZZ, 0BJ17ZZ and 0BJ1XZZ.
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.