ICD-9-CM procedure code (retired)
33.32 — Artificial pneumothorax for collapse of lung
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 33.32
33.32 is an ICD-9-CM procedure code for artificial pneumothorax for collapse of lung. 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 3E0L3SF (Introduction of Other Gas into Pleural Cavity, Percutaneous Approach) and 3E0L7SF (Introduction of Other Gas into Pleural Cavity, Via Natural or Artificial Opening). All of these are approximate matches, so review the record to pick the right one.
ICD-10-PCS equivalents
Common questions about 33.32
What is the ICD-10 code for ICD-9 33.32?
- The GEMs map 33.32 to ICD-10-PCS 3E0L3SF and 3E0L7SF.
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.