ICD-9-CM procedure code (retired)
38.31 — Resection of vessel with anastomosis, intracranial vessels
About ICD-9-CM 38.31
38.31 is an ICD-9-CM procedure code for resection of vessel with anastomosis, intracranial vessels. 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 03BG0ZZ (Excision of Intracranial Artery, Open Approach), 03BG4ZZ (Excision of Intracranial Artery, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach) and 05BL0ZZ (Excision of Intracranial Vein, Open Approach). All of these are approximate matches, so review the record to pick the right one.
ICD-10-PCS equivalents
Common questions about 38.31
What is the ICD-10 code for ICD-9 38.31?
- The GEMs map 38.31 to ICD-10-PCS 03BG0ZZ, 03BG4ZZ, 05BL0ZZ and 05BL4ZZ.
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.