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42.81

42.81

Insertion of permanent tube into esophagus

The ICD-9 procedure code for insertion of permanent tube into esophagus is 42.81.

Legacy code — retired October 1, 2015

Source: final official CMS ICD-9-CM release (Version 32, FY2014), Volume 3 procedure codes. ICD-9-CM was retired for U.S. billing on October 1, 2015. Informational only.

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