ICD-9-CM procedure code (retired)
37.83 — Initial insertion of dual-chamber device
About ICD-9-CM 37.83
37.83 is an ICD-9-CM procedure code for initial insertion of dual-chamber device. 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 0JH606Z (Insertion of Pacemaker, Dual Chamber into Chest Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach), 0JH636Z (Insertion of Pacemaker, Dual Chamber into Chest Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Percutaneous Approach) and 0JH806Z (Insertion of Pacemaker, Dual Chamber into Abdomen Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach). All of these are approximate matches, so review the record to pick the right one.
ICD-10-PCS equivalents
- 0JH606ZInsertion of Pacemaker, Dual Chamber into Chest Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approachapproximate
- 0JH636ZInsertion of Pacemaker, Dual Chamber into Chest Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Percutaneous Approachapproximate
- 0JH806ZInsertion of Pacemaker, Dual Chamber into Abdomen Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approachapproximate
- 0JH836ZInsertion of Pacemaker, Dual Chamber into Abdomen Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Percutaneous Approachapproximate
Common questions about 37.83
What is the ICD-10 code for ICD-9 37.83?
- The GEMs map 37.83 to ICD-10-PCS 0JH606Z, 0JH636Z, 0JH806Z and 0JH836Z.
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.