ICD-10 Code Z09 representing "Encntr for f/u exam aft trtmt for cond oth than malig neoplm" can be backward-mapped to its ICD-9 equivalent V67.00: "Follow-up surgery NOS".  This conversion was generated using the latest General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs). While these mappings provide a standardized reference, not all ICD-10 codes have an exact ICD-9 match. Review the table below carefully and consider the clinical context when interpreting the mapped codes.
            
                
        
          
            
              
                ICD‑10 Code
                
                Encntr for f/u exam aft trtmt for cond oth than malig neoplm
               
              
                
              
              
                ICD‑9 Code
                
                Follow-up surgery NOS
               
             Approximate Flag – This ICD-10 code does not have an exact ICD-9 equivalent. The matched code is the closest available option and may not fully capture the original diagnosis.
           
         
        
          
            
              
                ICD‑10 Code
                
                Encntr for f/u exam aft trtmt for cond oth than malig neoplm
               
              
                
              
              
                ICD‑9 Code
                
                Follow-up surgery NEC
               
             Approximate Flag – This ICD-10 code does not have an exact ICD-9 equivalent. The matched code is the closest available option and may not fully capture the original diagnosis.
           
         
        
          
            
              
                ICD‑10 Code
                
                Encntr for f/u exam aft trtmt for cond oth than malig neoplm
               
              
                
              
              
                ICD‑9 Code
                
                Radiotherapy follow-up
               
             Approximate Flag – This ICD-10 code does not have an exact ICD-9 equivalent. The matched code is the closest available option and may not fully capture the original diagnosis.
           
         
        
          
            
              
                ICD‑10 Code
                
                Encntr for f/u exam aft trtmt for cond oth than malig neoplm
               
              
                
              
              
                ICD‑9 Code
                
                Chemotherapy follow-up
               
             Approximate Flag – This ICD-10 code does not have an exact ICD-9 equivalent. The matched code is the closest available option and may not fully capture the original diagnosis.
           
         
        
          
            
              
                ICD‑10 Code
                
                Encntr for f/u exam aft trtmt for cond oth than malig neoplm
               
              
                
              
              
                ICD‑9 Code
                
                Psychiatric follow-up
               
             Approximate Flag – This ICD-10 code does not have an exact ICD-9 equivalent. The matched code is the closest available option and may not fully capture the original diagnosis.
           
         
        
          
            
              
                ICD‑10 Code
                
                Encntr for f/u exam aft trtmt for cond oth than malig neoplm
               
              
                
              
              
                ICD‑9 Code
                
                FU exam treatd healed fx
               
             Approximate Flag – This ICD-10 code does not have an exact ICD-9 equivalent. The matched code is the closest available option and may not fully capture the original diagnosis.
           
         
        
          
            
              
                ICD‑10 Code
                
                Encntr for f/u exam aft trtmt for cond oth than malig neoplm
               
              
                
              
              
                ICD‑9 Code
                
                High-risk rx NEC exam
               
             Approximate Flag – This ICD-10 code does not have an exact ICD-9 equivalent. The matched code is the closest available option and may not fully capture the original diagnosis.
           
         
        
          
            
              
                ICD‑10 Code
                
                Encntr for f/u exam aft trtmt for cond oth than malig neoplm
               
              
                
              
              
                ICD‑9 Code
                
                Follow-up exam NEC
               
             Approximate Flag – This ICD-10 code does not have an exact ICD-9 equivalent. The matched code is the closest available option and may not fully capture the original diagnosis.
           
         
        
          
            
              
                ICD‑10 Code
                
                Encntr for f/u exam aft trtmt for cond oth than malig neoplm
               
              
                
              
              
                ICD‑9 Code
                
                Comb treatment follow-up
               
             Approximate Flag – This ICD-10 code does not have an exact ICD-9 equivalent. The matched code is the closest available option and may not fully capture the original diagnosis.
           
         
        
          
            
              
                ICD‑10 Code
                
                Encntr for f/u exam aft trtmt for cond oth than malig neoplm
               
              
                
              
              
                ICD‑9 Code
                
                Follow-up exam NOS
               
             Approximate Flag – This ICD-10 code does not have an exact ICD-9 equivalent. The matched code is the closest available option and may not fully capture the original diagnosis.
           
                      
            
            The General Equivalence Mappings tool is a standardized crossover resource developed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS). It was created to help healthcare providers, coders, payers, and software vendors accurately transition between ICD-9 and ICD-10 diagnosis codes.
            This ICD-10 to ICD-9 crosswalk tool supports both forward and backward mapping, making it valuable for converting legacy data, conducting audits, updating medical coding systems, and ensuring compliance with ICD-10 standards. GEMs are especially helpful when analyzing historical claims, aligning reimbursement logic, or migrating between systems.
            
                Because not all ICD codes have a direct match, users should interpret each mapping carefully. Some ICD-10 to ICD-9 conversions may require clinical judgment or additional documentation to ensure coding accuracy.
                Not all ICD-10 to ICD-9 code conversions result in a single, exact match. In some cases, an ICD-10 code may map to multiple ICD-9 codes, especially when the original diagnosis requires more than one code to fully capture its meaning in the older coding system.