ICD-9-CM procedure code (retired)
37.73 — Initial insertion of transvenous lead [electrode] into atrium
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 37.73
37.73 is an ICD-9-CM procedure code for initial insertion of transvenous lead [electrode] into atrium. 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 02H63JZ (Insertion of Pacemaker Lead into Right Atrium, Percutaneous Approach) and 02H73JZ (Insertion of Pacemaker Lead into Left Atrium, Percutaneous Approach). All of these are approximate matches, so review the record to pick the right one.
ICD-10-PCS equivalents
Common questions about 37.73
What is the ICD-10 code for ICD-9 37.73?
- The GEMs map 37.73 to ICD-10-PCS 02H63JZ and 02H73JZ.
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.