ICD-9-CM procedure code (retired)
60.96 — Transurethral destruction of prostate tissue by microwave thermotherapy
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 60.96
60.96 is an ICD-9-CM procedure code for transurethral destruction of prostate tissue by microwave thermotherapy. 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 0V507ZZ (Destruction of Prostate, Via Natural or Artificial Opening) and 0V508ZZ (Destruction of Prostate, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic). All of these are approximate matches, so review the record to pick the right one.
ICD-10-PCS equivalents
Common questions about 60.96
What is the ICD-10 code for ICD-9 60.96?
- The GEMs map 60.96 to ICD-10-PCS 0V507ZZ and 0V508ZZ.
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.