ICD-9-CM procedure code (retired)
96.08 — Insertion of (naso-)intestinal tube
About ICD-9-CM 96.08
96.08 is an ICD-9-CM procedure code for insertion of (naso-)intestinal tube. 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 0D9870Z (Drainage of Small Intestine with Drainage Device, Via Natural or Artificial Opening), 0D9880Z (Drainage of Small Intestine with Drainage Device, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic) and 0D9E70Z (Drainage of Large Intestine with Drainage Device, Via Natural or Artificial Opening). All of these are approximate matches, so review the record to pick the right one.
ICD-10-PCS equivalents
- 0D9870ZDrainage of Small Intestine with Drainage Device, Via Natural or Artificial Openingapproximate
- 0D9880ZDrainage of Small Intestine with Drainage Device, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopicapproximate
- 0D9E70ZDrainage of Large Intestine with Drainage Device, Via Natural or Artificial Openingapproximate
- 0D9E80ZDrainage of Large Intestine with Drainage Device, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopicapproximate
Common questions about 96.08
What is the ICD-10 code for ICD-9 96.08?
- The GEMs map 96.08 to ICD-10-PCS 0D9870Z, 0D9880Z, 0D9E70Z and 0D9E80Z.
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.