ICD-9-CM procedure code (retired)
42.68 — Other antesternal esophageal anastomosis with interposition
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 42.68
42.68 is an ICD-9-CM procedure code for other antesternal esophageal anastomosis with interposition. 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 0DX80Z5 (Transfer Small Intestine to Esophagus, Open Approach) and 0DXE0Z5 (Transfer Large Intestine to Esophagus, Open Approach). All of these are approximate matches, so review the record to pick the right one.
ICD-10-PCS equivalents
Common questions about 42.68
What is the ICD-10 code for ICD-9 42.68?
- The GEMs map 42.68 to ICD-10-PCS 0DX80Z5 and 0DXE0Z5.
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.