ICD-9-CM procedure code (retired)
16.69 — Other secondary procedures after removal of eyeball
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 16.69
16.69 is an ICD-9-CM procedure code for other secondary procedures after removal of eyeball. 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 one ICD-10-PCS code, 0WQ2XZZ (Repair Face, External Approach). The match is approximate, so confirm it against the record.
ICD-10-PCS equivalents
- 0WQ2XZZRepair Face, External Approachapproximate
Common questions about 16.69
What is the ICD-10 code for ICD-9 16.69?
- The GEMs map 16.69 to ICD-10-PCS 0WQ2XZZ.
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.