ICD-9-CM procedure code (retired)
79.81 — Open reduction of dislocation of shoulder
About ICD-9-CM 79.81
79.81 is an ICD-9-CM procedure code for open reduction of dislocation of shoulder. 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 0RSJ04Z (Reposition Right Shoulder Joint with Internal Fixation Device, Open Approach), 0RSJ0ZZ (Reposition Right Shoulder Joint, Open Approach) and 0RSK04Z (Reposition Left Shoulder Joint with Internal Fixation Device, Open Approach). All of these are approximate matches, so review the record to pick the right one.
ICD-10-PCS equivalents
- 0RSJ04ZReposition Right Shoulder Joint with Internal Fixation Device, Open Approachapproximate
- 0RSJ0ZZReposition Right Shoulder Joint, Open Approachapproximate
- 0RSK04ZReposition Left Shoulder Joint with Internal Fixation Device, Open Approachapproximate
- 0RSK0ZZReposition Left Shoulder Joint, Open Approachapproximate
Common questions about 79.81
What is the ICD-10 code for ICD-9 79.81?
- The GEMs map 79.81 to ICD-10-PCS 0RSJ04Z, 0RSJ0ZZ, 0RSK04Z and 0RSK0ZZ.
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.