ICD-9-CM procedure code (retired)
49.44 — Destruction of hemorrhoids by cryotherapy
About ICD-9-CM 49.44
49.44 is an ICD-9-CM procedure code for destruction of hemorrhoids by cryotherapy. 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 4 ICD-10-PCS codes, such as 065Y0ZC (Destruction of Hemorrhoidal Plexus, Open Approach), 065Y3ZC (Destruction of Hemorrhoidal Plexus, Percutaneous Approach) and 065Y4ZC (Destruction of Hemorrhoidal Plexus, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach). All of these are approximate matches, so review the record to pick the right one.
ICD-10-PCS equivalents
- 065Y0ZCDestruction of Hemorrhoidal Plexus, Open Approachapproximate
- 065Y3ZCDestruction of Hemorrhoidal Plexus, Percutaneous Approachapproximate
- 065Y4ZCDestruction of Hemorrhoidal Plexus, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approachapproximate
- 0D5Q7ZZDestruction of Anus, Via Natural or Artificial Openingapproximate
Common questions about 49.44
What is the ICD-10 code for ICD-9 49.44?
- The GEMs map 49.44 to ICD-10-PCS 065Y0ZC, 065Y3ZC, 065Y4ZC and 0D5Q7ZZ.
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.