ICD-9-CM procedure code (retired)
42.55 — Intrathoracic esophageal anastomosis with interposition of colon
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 42.55
42.55 is an ICD-9-CM procedure code for intrathoracic esophageal anastomosis with interposition of colon. 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 2 ICD-10-PCS codes, such as 0DXE0Z5 (Transfer Large Intestine to Esophagus, Open Approach) and 0DXE4Z5 (Transfer Large Intestine to Esophagus, 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 42.55
What is the ICD-10 code for ICD-9 42.55?
- The GEMs map 42.55 to ICD-10-PCS 0DXE0Z5 and 0DXE4Z5.
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.