ICD-9-CM procedure code (retired)
37.96 — Implantation of automatic cardioverter/defibrillator pulse generator only
About ICD-9-CM 37.96
37.96 is an ICD-9-CM procedure code for implantation of automatic cardioverter/defibrillator pulse generator only. 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 0JH608Z (Insertion of Defibrillator Generator into Chest Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach), 0JH638Z (Insertion of Defibrillator Generator into Chest Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Percutaneous Approach) and 0JH808Z (Insertion of Defibrillator Generator 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
- 0JH608ZInsertion of Defibrillator Generator into Chest Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approachapproximate
- 0JH638ZInsertion of Defibrillator Generator into Chest Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Percutaneous Approachapproximate
- 0JH808ZInsertion of Defibrillator Generator into Abdomen Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approachapproximate
- 0JH838ZInsertion of Defibrillator Generator into Abdomen Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Percutaneous Approachapproximate
Common questions about 37.96
What is the ICD-10 code for ICD-9 37.96?
- The GEMs map 37.96 to ICD-10-PCS 0JH608Z, 0JH638Z, 0JH808Z and 0JH838Z.
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.