ICD-9-CM procedure code (retired)
45.49 — Other destruction of lesion of large intestine
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 45.49
45.49 is an ICD-9-CM procedure code for other destruction of lesion of large intestine. 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 0D5E0ZZ (Destruction of Large Intestine, Open Approach), 0D5E3ZZ (Destruction of Large Intestine, Percutaneous Approach) and 0D5E7ZZ (Destruction of Large Intestine, Via Natural or Artificial Opening). All of these are approximate matches, so review the record to pick the right one.
ICD-10-PCS equivalents
Common questions about 45.49
What is the ICD-10 code for ICD-9 45.49?
- The GEMs map 45.49 to ICD-10-PCS 0D5E0ZZ, 0D5E3ZZ and 0D5E7ZZ.
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.