ICD-9-CM procedure code (retired)
51.24 — Laparoscopic partial cholecystectomy
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 51.24
51.24 is an ICD-9-CM procedure code for laparoscopic partial cholecystectomy. 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 0FB44ZZ (Excision of Gallbladder, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach) and 0FB48ZZ (Excision of Gallbladder, 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 51.24
What is the ICD-10 code for ICD-9 51.24?
- The GEMs map 51.24 to ICD-10-PCS 0FB44ZZ and 0FB48ZZ.
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.