ICD-9-CM procedure code (retired)
37.61 — Implant of pulsation balloon
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 37.61
37.61 is an ICD-9-CM procedure code for implant of pulsation balloon. 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 5A02110 (Assistance with Cardiac Output using Balloon Pump, Intermittent) and 5A02210 (Assistance with Cardiac Output using Balloon Pump, Continuous). All of these are approximate matches, so review the record to pick the right one.
ICD-10-PCS equivalents
Common questions about 37.61
What is the ICD-10 code for ICD-9 37.61?
- The GEMs map 37.61 to ICD-10-PCS 5A02110 and 5A02210.
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.