ICD-9-CM procedure code (retired)
82.81 — Transfer of finger, except thumb
About ICD-9-CM 82.81
82.81 is an ICD-9-CM procedure code for transfer of finger, except thumb. 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 0XRL07N (Replacement of Right Thumb with Right Toe, Autologous Tissue Substitute, Open Approach), 0XRL07P (Replacement of Right Thumb with Left Toe, Autologous Tissue Substitute, Open Approach) and 0XRM07N (Replacement of Left Thumb with Right Toe, Autologous Tissue Substitute, Open Approach). All of these are approximate matches, so review the record to pick the right one.
ICD-10-PCS equivalents
- 0XRL07NReplacement of Right Thumb with Right Toe, Autologous Tissue Substitute, Open Approachapproximate
- 0XRL07PReplacement of Right Thumb with Left Toe, Autologous Tissue Substitute, Open Approachapproximate
- 0XRM07NReplacement of Left Thumb with Right Toe, Autologous Tissue Substitute, Open Approachapproximate
- 0XRM07PReplacement of Left Thumb with Left Toe, Autologous Tissue Substitute, Open Approachapproximate
Common questions about 82.81
What is the ICD-10 code for ICD-9 82.81?
- The GEMs map 82.81 to ICD-10-PCS 0XRL07N, 0XRL07P, 0XRM07N and 0XRM07P.
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.