ICD-9-CM procedure code (retired)
49.76 — Removal of artificial anal sphincter
About ICD-9-CM 49.76
49.76 is an ICD-9-CM procedure code for removal of artificial anal sphincter. 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 5 ICD-10-PCS codes, such as 0DPQ0LZ (Removal of Artificial Sphincter from Anus, Open Approach), 0DPQ3LZ (Removal of Artificial Sphincter from Anus, Percutaneous Approach) and 0DPQ4LZ (Removal of Artificial Sphincter from Anus, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach). All of these are approximate matches, so review the record to pick the right one.
ICD-10-PCS equivalents
- 0DPQ0LZRemoval of Artificial Sphincter from Anus, Open Approachapproximate
- 0DPQ3LZRemoval of Artificial Sphincter from Anus, Percutaneous Approachapproximate
- 0DPQ4LZRemoval of Artificial Sphincter from Anus, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approachapproximate
- 0DPQ7LZRemoval of Artificial Sphincter from Anus, Via Natural or Artificial Openingapproximate
- 0DPQ8LZRemoval of Artificial Sphincter from Anus, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopicapproximate
Common questions about 49.76
What is the ICD-10 code for ICD-9 49.76?
- The GEMs map 49.76 to ICD-10-PCS 0DPQ0LZ, 0DPQ3LZ, 0DPQ4LZ, 0DPQ7LZ and 0DPQ8LZ.
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.