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ICD-9-CM procedure code (retired)

39.87 — Removal of carotid sinus stimulation lead(s) only

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 39.87

39.87 is an ICD-9-CM procedure code for removal of carotid sinus stimulation lead(s) 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 3 ICD-10-PCS codes, such as 03PY0MZ (Removal of Stimulator Lead from Upper Artery, Open Approach), 03PY3MZ (Removal of Stimulator Lead from Upper Artery, Percutaneous Approach) and 03PY4MZ (Removal of Stimulator Lead from Upper Artery, 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 39.87

What is the ICD-10 code for ICD-9 39.87?

The GEMs map 39.87 to ICD-10-PCS 03PY0MZ, 03PY3MZ and 03PY4MZ.

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.