ICD-9-CM procedure code (retired)
59.29 — Other diagnostic procedures on perirenal tissue, perivesical tissue, and retroperitoneum
About ICD-9-CM 59.29
59.29 is an ICD-9-CM procedure code for other diagnostic procedures on perirenal tissue, perivesical tissue, and retroperitoneum. 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 6 ICD-10-PCS codes, such as 0TJ54ZZ (Inspection of Kidney, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach), 0TJ58ZZ (Inspection of Kidney, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic) and 0TJB4ZZ (Inspection of Bladder, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach). All of these are approximate matches, so review the record to pick the right one.
ICD-10-PCS equivalents
- 0TJ54ZZInspection of Kidney, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approachapproximate
- 0TJ58ZZInspection of Kidney, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopicapproximate
- 0TJB4ZZInspection of Bladder, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approachapproximate
- 0TJB8ZZInspection of Bladder, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopicapproximate
- 0WJH0ZZInspection of Retroperitoneum, Open Approachapproximate
- 0WJH4ZZInspection of Retroperitoneum, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approachapproximate
Common questions about 59.29
What is the ICD-10 code for ICD-9 59.29?
- The GEMs map 59.29 to ICD-10-PCS 0TJ54ZZ, 0TJ58ZZ, 0TJB4ZZ, 0TJB8ZZ, 0WJH0ZZ and 0WJH4ZZ.
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.