ICD-9-CM procedure code (retired)
44.91 — Ligation of gastric varices
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 44.91
44.91 is an ICD-9-CM procedure code for ligation of gastric varices. 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 3 ICD-10-PCS codes, such as 06L20ZZ (Occlusion of Gastric Vein, Open Approach), 06L23ZZ (Occlusion of Gastric Vein, Percutaneous Approach) and 06L24ZZ (Occlusion of Gastric Vein, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach). All of these are approximate matches, so review the record to pick the right one.
ICD-10-PCS equivalents
Common questions about 44.91
What is the ICD-10 code for ICD-9 44.91?
- The GEMs map 44.91 to ICD-10-PCS 06L20ZZ, 06L23ZZ and 06L24ZZ.
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.