ICD-9-CM procedure code (retired)
44.94 — Removal of gastric bubble (balloon)
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 44.94
44.94 is an ICD-9-CM procedure code for removal of gastric bubble (balloon). 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 0DP67DZ (Removal of Intraluminal Device from Stomach, Via Natural or Artificial Opening) and 0DP68DZ (Removal of Intraluminal Device from Stomach, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic). All of these are approximate matches, so review the record to pick the right one.
ICD-10-PCS equivalents
Common questions about 44.94
What is the ICD-10 code for ICD-9 44.94?
- The GEMs map 44.94 to ICD-10-PCS 0DP67DZ and 0DP68DZ.
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.