ICD-9-CM procedure code (retired)
96.53 — Irrigation of nasal passages
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 96.53
96.53 is an ICD-9-CM procedure code for irrigation of nasal passages. 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 3E1978Z (Irrigation of Nose using Irrigating Substance, Via Natural or Artificial Opening) and 3E1988Z (Irrigation of Nose using Irrigating Substance, 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 96.53
What is the ICD-10 code for ICD-9 96.53?
- The GEMs map 96.53 to ICD-10-PCS 3E1978Z and 3E1988Z.
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.