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97.88 - Removal Of External Immobilization Device


The ICD 9 Code for Removal of external immobilization device is listed as 97.88.
Additional information concerning this code and description can be found below including ICD 10 crosswalks / GEMS and chapter information where available.

ICD 9 CM Volume 3 (PCS) Field Value
Procedure Code: 97.88
Description: Removal of external immobilization device
Short Description: Remov ext immobilization
Chapter: Miscellaneous diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
Subsection 1: Replacement and removal of therapeutic appliances
ICD-10-PCS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMS):
ICD 10 PCS Code: 0SPQX5Z - Removal of External Fixation Device from Left Toe Phalangeal Joint, External Approach (approximate)
ICD 10 PCS Code: 2W53X3Z - Removal of Brace on Abdominal Wall (approximate)
ICD 10 PCS Code: 2W53X2Z - Removal of Cast on Abdominal Wall (approximate)
ICD 10 PCS Code: 2W53X1Z - Removal of Splint on Abdominal Wall (approximate)
ICD 10 PCS Code: 2W52X3Z - Removal of Brace on Neck (approximate)
ICD 10 PCS Code: 2W52X2Z - Removal of Cast on Neck (approximate)
ICD 10 PCS Code: 2W52X1Z - Removal of Splint on Neck (approximate)
ICD 10 PCS Code: 2W51X3Z - Removal of Brace on Face (approximate)
ICD 10 PCS Code: 2W51X2Z - Removal of Cast on Face (approximate)
ICD 10 PCS Code: 2W51X1Z - Removal of Splint on Face (approximate)
ICD 10 PCS Code: 2W50X3Z - Removal of Brace on Head (approximate)
ICD 10 PCS Code: 2W50X2Z - Removal of Cast on Head (approximate)
ICD 10 PCS Code: 2W50X1Z - Removal of Splint on Head (approximate)
ICD 10 PCS Code: 2W54X1Z - Removal of Splint on Chest Wall (approximate)
ICD 10 PCS Code: 0SPPX5Z - Removal of External Fixation Device from Right Toe Phalangeal Joint, External Approach (approximate)
ICD 10 PCS Code: 0SPNX5Z - Removal of External Fixation Device from Left Metatarsal-Phalangeal Joint, External Approach (approximate)
ICD 10 PCS Code: 0SPMX5Z - Removal of External Fixation Device from Right Metatarsal-Phalangeal Joint, External Approach (approximate)
ICD 10 PCS Code: 0SPLX5Z - Removal of External Fixation Device from Left Metatarsal-Tarsal Joint, External Approach (approximate)
ICD 10 PCS Code: 0SPKX5Z - Removal of External Fixation Device from Right Metatarsal-Tarsal Joint, External Approach (approximate)
ICD 10 PCS Code: 0SPJX5Z - Removal of External Fixation Device from Left Tarsal Joint, External Approach (approximate)
ICD 10 PCS Code: 0SPHX5Z - Removal of External Fixation Device from Right Tarsal Joint, External Approach (approximate)
ICD 10 PCS Code: 0SPGX5Z - Removal of External Fixation Device from Left Ankle Joint, External Approach (approximate)
ICD 10 PCS Code: 0SPFX5Z - Removal of External Fixation Device from Right Ankle Joint, External Approach (approximate)
ICD 10 PCS Code: 0SPDX5Z - Removal of External Fixation Device from Left Knee Joint, External Approach (approximate)
ICD 10 PCS Code: 0SPCX5Z - Removal of External Fixation Device from Right Knee Joint, External Approach (approximate)
ICD 10 PCS Code: 2W58X1Z - Removal of Splint on Right Upper Extremity (approximate)
ICD 10 PCS Code: 2W5MX3Z - Removal of Brace on Left Lower Extremity (approximate)
ICD 10 PCS Code: 2W5MX2Z - Removal of Cast on Left Lower Extremity (approximate)
ICD 10 PCS Code: 2W5MX1Z - Removal of Splint on Left Lower Extremity (approximate)
ICD 10 PCS Code: 2W5LX3Z - Removal of Brace on Right Lower Extremity (approximate)
ICD 10 PCS Code: 2W5LX2Z - Removal of Cast on Right Lower Extremity (approximate)
ICD 10 PCS Code: 2W5LX1Z - Removal of Splint on Right Lower Extremity (approximate)
ICD 10 PCS Code: 2W59X3Z - Removal of Brace on Left Upper Extremity (approximate)
ICD 10 PCS Code: 2W59X2Z - Removal of Cast on Left Upper Extremity (approximate)
ICD 10 PCS Code: 2W59X1Z - Removal of Splint on Left Upper Extremity (approximate)
ICD 10 PCS Code: 2W58X3Z - Removal of Brace on Right Upper Extremity (approximate)
ICD 10 PCS Code: 2W58X2Z - Removal of Cast on Right Upper Extremity (approximate)
ICD 10 PCS Code: 0SPBX5Z - Removal of External Fixation Device from Left Hip Joint, External Approach (approximate)
ICD 10 PCS Code: 2W57X3Z - Removal of Brace on Left Inguinal Region (approximate)
ICD 10 PCS Code: 2W57X2Z - Removal of Cast on Left Inguinal Region (approximate)
ICD 10 PCS Code: 2W57X1Z - Removal of Splint on Left Inguinal Region (approximate)
ICD 10 PCS Code: 2W56X3Z - Removal of Brace on Right Inguinal Region (approximate)
ICD 10 PCS Code: 2W56X2Z - Removal of Cast on Right Inguinal Region (approximate)
ICD 10 PCS Code: 2W56X1Z - Removal of Splint on Right Inguinal Region (approximate)
ICD 10 PCS Code: 2W55X3Z - Removal of Brace on Back (approximate)
ICD 10 PCS Code: 2W55X2Z - Removal of Cast on Back (approximate)
ICD 10 PCS Code: 2W55X1Z - Removal of Splint on Back (approximate)
ICD 10 PCS Code: 2W54X3Z - Removal of Brace on Chest Wall (approximate)
ICD 10 PCS Code: 2W54X2Z - Removal of Cast on Chest Wall (approximate)
ICD 10 PCS Code: 0PPRX5Z - Removal of External Fixation Device from Right Thumb Phalanx, External Approach (approximate)
ICD 10 PCS Code: 0QPDX5Z - Removal of External Fixation Device from Right Patella, External Approach (approximate)
ICD 10 PCS Code: 0QPCX5Z - Removal of External Fixation Device from Left Lower Femur, External Approach (approximate)
ICD 10 PCS Code: 0QPBX5Z - Removal of External Fixation Device from Right Lower Femur, External Approach (approximate)
ICD 10 PCS Code: 0QP9X5Z - Removal of External Fixation Device from Left Femoral Shaft, External Approach (approximate)
ICD 10 PCS Code: 0QP8X5Z - Removal of External Fixation Device from Right Femoral Shaft, External Approach (approximate)
ICD 10 PCS Code: 0QP7X5Z - Removal of External Fixation Device from Left Upper Femur, External Approach (approximate)
ICD 10 PCS Code: 0QP6X5Z - Removal of External Fixation Device from Right Upper Femur, External Approach (approximate)
ICD 10 PCS Code: 0QP3X5Z - Removal of External Fixation Device from Left Pelvic Bone, External Approach (approximate)
ICD 10 PCS Code: 0QP2X5Z - Removal of External Fixation Device from Right Pelvic Bone, External Approach (approximate)
ICD 10 PCS Code: 0PPVX5Z - Removal of External Fixation Device from Left Finger Phalanx, External Approach (approximate)
ICD 10 PCS Code: 0PPTX5Z - Removal of External Fixation Device from Right Finger Phalanx, External Approach (approximate)
ICD 10 PCS Code: 0PPSX5Z - Removal of External Fixation Device from Left Thumb Phalanx, External Approach (approximate)
ICD 10 PCS Code: 0QPFX5Z - Removal of External Fixation Device from Left Patella, External Approach (approximate)
ICD 10 PCS Code: 0PPQX5Z - Removal of External Fixation Device from Left Metacarpal, External Approach (approximate)
ICD 10 PCS Code: 0PPPX5Z - Removal of External Fixation Device from Right Metacarpal, External Approach (approximate)
ICD 10 PCS Code: 0PPNX5Z - Removal of External Fixation Device from Left Carpal, External Approach (approximate)
ICD 10 PCS Code: 0PPMX5Z - Removal of External Fixation Device from Right Carpal, External Approach (approximate)
ICD 10 PCS Code: 0PPLX5Z - Removal of External Fixation Device from Left Ulna, External Approach (approximate)
ICD 10 PCS Code: 0PPKX5Z - Removal of External Fixation Device from Right Ulna, External Approach (approximate)
ICD 10 PCS Code: 0PPJX5Z - Removal of External Fixation Device from Left Radius, External Approach (approximate)
ICD 10 PCS Code: 0PPHX5Z - Removal of External Fixation Device from Right Radius, External Approach (approximate)
ICD 10 PCS Code: 0PPGX5Z - Removal of External Fixation Device from Left Humeral Shaft, External Approach (approximate)
ICD 10 PCS Code: 0PPFX5Z - Removal of External Fixation Device from Right Humeral Shaft, External Approach (approximate)
ICD 10 PCS Code: 0PPDX5Z - Removal of External Fixation Device from Left Humeral Head, External Approach (approximate)
ICD 10 PCS Code: 0RPMX5Z - Removal of External Fixation Device from Left Elbow Joint, External Approach (approximate)
ICD 10 PCS Code: 0SP9X5Z - Removal of External Fixation Device from Right Hip Joint, External Approach (approximate)
ICD 10 PCS Code: 0RPXX5Z - Removal of External Fixation Device from Left Finger Phalangeal Joint, External Approach (approximate)
ICD 10 PCS Code: 0RPWX5Z - Removal of External Fixation Device from Right Finger Phalangeal Joint, External Approach (approximate)
ICD 10 PCS Code: 0RPVX5Z - Removal of External Fixation Device from Left Metacarpophalangeal Joint, External Approach (approximate)
ICD 10 PCS Code: 0RPUX5Z - Removal of External Fixation Device from Right Metacarpophalangeal Joint, External Approach (approximate)
ICD 10 PCS Code: 0RPTX5Z - Removal of External Fixation Device from Left Metacarpocarpal Joint, External Approach (approximate)
ICD 10 PCS Code: 0RPSX5Z - Removal of External Fixation Device from Right Metacarpocarpal Joint, External Approach (approximate)
ICD 10 PCS Code: 0RPRX5Z - Removal of External Fixation Device from Left Carpal Joint, External Approach (approximate)
ICD 10 PCS Code: 0RPQX5Z - Removal of External Fixation Device from Right Carpal Joint, External Approach (approximate)
ICD 10 PCS Code: 0RPPX5Z - Removal of External Fixation Device from Left Wrist Joint, External Approach (approximate)
ICD 10 PCS Code: 0RPNX5Z - Removal of External Fixation Device from Right Wrist Joint, External Approach (approximate)
ICD 10 PCS Code: 0PPCX5Z - Removal of External Fixation Device from Right Humeral Head, External Approach (approximate)
ICD 10 PCS Code: 0RPLX5Z - Removal of External Fixation Device from Right Elbow Joint, External Approach (approximate)
ICD 10 PCS Code: 0QPRX5Z - Removal of External Fixation Device from Left Toe Phalanx, External Approach (approximate)
ICD 10 PCS Code: 0QPQX5Z - Removal of External Fixation Device from Right Toe Phalanx, External Approach (approximate)
ICD 10 PCS Code: 0QPPX5Z - Removal of External Fixation Device from Left Metatarsal, External Approach (approximate)
ICD 10 PCS Code: 0QPNX5Z - Removal of External Fixation Device from Right Metatarsal, External Approach (approximate)
ICD 10 PCS Code: 0QPMX5Z - Removal of External Fixation Device from Left Tarsal, External Approach (approximate)
ICD 10 PCS Code: 0QPLX5Z - Removal of External Fixation Device from Right Tarsal, External Approach (approximate)
ICD 10 PCS Code: 0QPKX5Z - Removal of External Fixation Device from Left Fibula, External Approach (approximate)
ICD 10 PCS Code: 0QPJX5Z - Removal of External Fixation Device from Right Fibula, External Approach (approximate)
ICD 10 PCS Code: 0QPHX5Z - Removal of External Fixation Device from Left Tibia, External Approach (approximate)
ICD 10 PCS Code: 0QPGX5Z - Removal of External Fixation Device from Right Tibia, External Approach (approximate)
ICD-9-CM Volume 3 (PCS) Siblings (same level / similar specificity) of 97.88:
97.81 - Removal of retroperitoneal drainage device
97.82 - Removal of peritoneal drainage device
97.83 - Removal of abdominal wall sutures
97.84 - Removal of sutures from trunk, not elsewhere classified
97.85 - Removal of packing from trunk, not elsewhere classified
97.86 - Removal of other device from abdomen
97.87 - Removal of other device from trunk
97.89 - Removal of other therapeutic device