ICD-9-CM procedure code (retired)
37.77 — Removal of lead(s) [electrode] without replacement
About ICD-9-CM 37.77
37.77 is an ICD-9-CM procedure code for removal of lead(s) [electrode] without replacement. 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 02PA0MZ (Removal of Cardiac Lead from Heart, Open Approach), 02PA3MZ (Removal of Cardiac Lead from Heart, Percutaneous Approach) and 02PA4MZ (Removal of Cardiac Lead from Heart, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach). All of these are approximate matches, so review the record to pick the right one.
ICD-10-PCS equivalents
Common questions about 37.77
What is the ICD-10 code for ICD-9 37.77?
- The GEMs map 37.77 to ICD-10-PCS 02PA0MZ, 02PA3MZ, 02PA4MZ and 02PAXMZ.
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.