ICD-9-CM procedure code (retired)
38.34 — Resection of vessel with anastomosis, aorta
About ICD-9-CM 38.34
38.34 is an ICD-9-CM procedure code for resection of vessel with anastomosis, aorta. 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 02BW0ZZ (Excision of Thoracic Aorta, Descending, Open Approach), 02BW4ZZ (Excision of Thoracic Aorta, Descending, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach) and 02BX0ZZ (Excision of Thoracic Aorta, Ascending/Arch, Open Approach). All of these are approximate matches, so review the record to pick the right one.
ICD-10-PCS equivalents
- 02BW0ZZExcision of Thoracic Aorta, Descending, Open Approachapproximate
- 02BW4ZZExcision of Thoracic Aorta, Descending, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approachapproximate
- 02BX0ZZExcision of Thoracic Aorta, Ascending/Arch, Open Approachapproximate
- 02BX4ZZExcision of Thoracic Aorta, Ascending/Arch, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approachapproximate
- 04B00ZZExcision of Abdominal Aorta, Open Approachapproximate
- 04B04ZZExcision of Abdominal Aorta, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approachapproximate
Common questions about 38.34
What is the ICD-10 code for ICD-9 38.34?
- The GEMs map 38.34 to ICD-10-PCS 02BW0ZZ, 02BW4ZZ, 02BX0ZZ, 02BX4ZZ, 04B00ZZ and 04B04ZZ.
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.