ICD-9-CM procedure code (retired)
38.29 — Other diagnostic procedures on blood vessels
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 38.29
38.29 is an ICD-9-CM procedure code for other diagnostic procedures on blood vessels. 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 6 ICD-10-PCS codes, such as 03JY0ZZ (Inspection of Upper Artery, Open Approach), 04JY0ZZ (Inspection of Lower Artery, Open Approach) and 05JY0ZZ (Inspection of Upper Vein, Open Approach). All of these are approximate matches, so review the record to pick the right one.
ICD-10-PCS equivalents
- 03JY0ZZInspection of Upper Artery, Open Approachapproximate
- 04JY0ZZInspection of Lower Artery, Open Approachapproximate
- 05JY0ZZInspection of Upper Vein, Open Approachapproximate
- 05JY4ZZInspection of Upper Vein, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approachapproximate
- 06JY0ZZInspection of Lower Vein, Open Approachapproximate
- 06JY4ZZInspection of Lower Vein, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approachapproximate
Common questions about 38.29
What is the ICD-10 code for ICD-9 38.29?
- The GEMs map 38.29 to ICD-10-PCS 03JY0ZZ, 04JY0ZZ, 05JY0ZZ, 05JY4ZZ, 06JY0ZZ and 06JY4ZZ.
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.