ICD-9-CM procedure code (retired)
40.59 — Radical excision of other lymph nodes
About ICD-9-CM 40.59
40.59 is an ICD-9-CM procedure code for radical excision of other lymph nodes. 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 07T80ZZ (Resection of Right Internal Mammary Lymphatic, Open Approach), 07T84ZZ (Resection of Right Internal Mammary Lymphatic, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach) and 07T90ZZ (Resection of Left Internal Mammary Lymphatic, Open Approach). All of these are approximate matches, so review the record to pick the right one.
ICD-10-PCS equivalents
- 07T80ZZResection of Right Internal Mammary Lymphatic, Open Approachapproximate
- 07T84ZZResection of Right Internal Mammary Lymphatic, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approachapproximate
- 07T90ZZResection of Left Internal Mammary Lymphatic, Open Approachapproximate
- 07T94ZZResection of Left Internal Mammary Lymphatic, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approachapproximate
Common questions about 40.59
What is the ICD-10 code for ICD-9 40.59?
- The GEMs map 40.59 to ICD-10-PCS 07T80ZZ, 07T84ZZ, 07T90ZZ and 07T94ZZ.
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.