ICD-9-CM procedure code (retired)
51.43 — Insertion of choledochohepatic tube for decompression
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 51.43
51.43 is an ICD-9-CM procedure code for insertion of choledochohepatic tube for decompression. 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 one ICD-10-PCS code, 0F9970Z (Drainage of Common Bile Duct with Drainage Device, Via Natural or Artificial Opening). The match is approximate, so confirm it against the record.
ICD-10-PCS equivalents
- 0F9970ZDrainage of Common Bile Duct with Drainage Device, Via Natural or Artificial Openingapproximate
Common questions about 51.43
What is the ICD-10 code for ICD-9 51.43?
- The GEMs map 51.43 to ICD-10-PCS 0F9970Z.
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.