ICD-9-CM procedure code (retired)
59.03 — Laparoscopic lysis of perirenal or periureteral adhesions
About ICD-9-CM 59.03
59.03 is an ICD-9-CM procedure code for laparoscopic lysis of perirenal or periureteral adhesions. 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 0TN04ZZ (Release Right Kidney, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach), 0TN14ZZ (Release Left Kidney, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach) and 0TN64ZZ (Release Right Ureter, 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 59.03
What is the ICD-10 code for ICD-9 59.03?
- The GEMs map 59.03 to ICD-10-PCS 0TN04ZZ, 0TN14ZZ, 0TN64ZZ and 0TN74ZZ.
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.