ICD-9-CM procedure code (retired)
38.95 — Venous catheterization for renal dialysis
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 38.95
38.95 is an ICD-9-CM procedure code for venous catheterization for renal dialysis. 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 05HY33Z (Insertion of Infusion Device into Upper Vein, Percutaneous Approach) and 06HY33Z (Insertion of Infusion Device into Lower Vein, Percutaneous Approach). All of these are approximate matches, so review the record to pick the right one.
ICD-10-PCS equivalents
Common questions about 38.95
What is the ICD-10 code for ICD-9 38.95?
- The GEMs map 38.95 to ICD-10-PCS 05HY33Z and 06HY33Z.
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.