ICD-9-CM procedure code (retired)
42.42 — Total esophagectomy
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 42.42
42.42 is an ICD-9-CM procedure code for total esophagectomy. 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 0DT50ZZ (Resection of Esophagus, Open Approach), 0DT54ZZ (Resection of Esophagus, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach) and 0DT57ZZ (Resection of Esophagus, 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 42.42
What is the ICD-10 code for ICD-9 42.42?
- The GEMs map 42.42 to ICD-10-PCS 0DT50ZZ, 0DT54ZZ, 0DT57ZZ and 0DT58ZZ.
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.