ICD-9-CM procedure code (retired)
44.98 — (Laparoscopic) adjustment of size of adjustable gastric restrictive device
About ICD-9-CM 44.98
44.98 is an ICD-9-CM procedure code for (Laparoscopic) adjustment of size of adjustable gastric restrictive device. 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 3E0G3GC (Introduction of Other Therapeutic Substance into Upper GI, Percutaneous Approach) and 3E0G4GC (Introduction of Other Therapeutic Substance into Upper GI, 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 44.98
What is the ICD-10 code for ICD-9 44.98?
- The GEMs map 44.98 to ICD-10-PCS 3E0G3GC and 3E0G4GC.
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.