ICD-9-CM procedure code (retired)
15.19 — Other operations on one extraocular muscle involving temporary detachment from globe
About ICD-9-CM 15.19
15.19 is an ICD-9-CM procedure code for other operations on one extraocular muscle involving temporary detachment from globe. 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 08QL0ZZ (Repair Right Extraocular Muscle, Open Approach), 08QL3ZZ (Repair Right Extraocular Muscle, Percutaneous Approach) and 08QM0ZZ (Repair Left Extraocular Muscle, Open Approach). All of these are approximate matches, so review the record to pick the right one.
ICD-10-PCS equivalents
Common questions about 15.19
What is the ICD-10 code for ICD-9 15.19?
- The GEMs map 15.19 to ICD-10-PCS 08QL0ZZ, 08QL3ZZ, 08QM0ZZ and 08QM3ZZ.
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.