ICD-9-CM Procedure 34 Operations on chest wall, pleura, mediastinum, and diaphragm 34 is a non-specific code that should not be used to specify a procedure ICD-9-CM Procedure 34.0 Incision of chest wall and pleura 34.0 is a non-specific code that should not be used to specify a procedure ICD-9-CM Procedure 34.01 Incision of chest wall (thor-a-KAH-toe-mee) An operation to open the chest. Surgical incision into the chest wall. 34.01 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 34.01 contains 6 index entries ICD-9-CM Procedure 34.02 Exploratory thoracotomy 34.02 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 34.02 contains 2 index entries ICD-9-CM Procedure 34.03 Reopening of recent thoracotomy site 34.03 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 34.03 contains 4 index entries ICD-9-CM Procedure 34.04 Insertion of intercostal catheter for drainage 34.04 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 34.04 contains 18 index entries ICD-9-CM Procedure 34.05 Creation of intercostal catheter for drainage 34.05 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 34.05 contains 2 index entries ICD-9-CM Procedure 34.09 Other incision of pleura 34.09 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 34.09 contains 25 index entries ICD-9-CM Procedure 34.1 Incision of mediastinum 34.1 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 34.1 contains 5 index entries ICD-9-CM Procedure 34.2 Diagnostic procedures on chest wall, pleura, mediastinum, and diaphragm 34.2 is a non-specific code that should not be used to specify a procedure ICD-9-CM Procedure 34.21 Transpleural thoracoscopy Endoscopic examination, therapy or surgery of the pleural cavity. The use of a thin, lighted tube (called an endoscope) to examine the inside of the chest. 34.21 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 34.21 contains 4 index entries ICD-9-CM Procedure 34.22 Mediastinoscopy (MEE-dee-a-stin-AHS-ko-pee) A procedure in which a tube is inserted into the chest to view the organs in the area between the lungs and nearby lymph nodes. The tube is inserted through an incision above the breastbone. This procedure is usually performed to get a tissue sample from the lymph nodes on the right side of the chest. Endoscopic examination, therapy or surgery of the anterior superior mediastinum of the thorax. 34.22 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 34.22 contains 4 index entries ICD-9-CM Procedure 34.23 Biopsy of chest wall 34.23 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 34.23 contains 1 index entry ICD-9-CM Procedure 34.24 Pleural biopsy 34.24 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 34.24 contains 1 index entry ICD-9-CM Procedure 34.25 Closed [percutaneous][needle] biopsy of mediastinum 34.25 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 34.25 contains 3 index entries ICD-9-CM Procedure 34.26 Open biopsy of mediastinum 34.26 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 34.26 contains 1 index entry ICD-9-CM Procedure 34.27 Biopsy of diaphragm 34.27 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 34.27 contains 1 index entry ICD-9-CM Procedure 34.28 Other diagnostic procedures on chest wall, pleura, and diaphragm 34.28 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 34.28 contains 4 index entries ICD-9-CM Procedure 34.29 Other diagnostic procedures on mediastinum 34.29 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 34.29 contains 1 index entry ICD-9-CM Procedure 34.3 Excision or destruction of lesion or tissue of mediastinum 34.3 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 34.3 contains 2 index entries ICD-9-CM Procedure 34.4 Excision or destruction of lesion of chest wall 34.4 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 34.4 contains 5 index entries ICD-9-CM Procedure 34.5 Pleurectomy 34.5 is a non-specific code that should not be used to specify a procedure ICD-9-CM Procedure 34.51 Decortication of lung 34.51 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 34.51 contains 1 index entry ICD-9-CM Procedure 34.59 Other excision of pleura 34.59 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 34.59 contains 4 index entries ICD-9-CM Procedure 34.6 Scarification of pleura The production of adhesions between the parietal and visceral pleura. The procedure is used in the treatment of bronchopleural fistulas, malignant pleural effusions, and pneumothorax and often involves instillation of chemicals or other agents into the pleural space causing, in effect, a pleuritis that seals the air leak. (From Fishman, Pulmonary Diseases, 2d ed, p2233 & Dorland, 27th ed) 34.6 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 34.6 contains 8 index entries ICD-9-CM Procedure 34.7 Repair of chest wall 34.7 is a non-specific code that should not be used to specify a procedure ICD-9-CM Procedure 34.71 Suture of laceration of chest wall 34.71 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 34.71 contains 2 index entries ICD-9-CM Procedure 34.72 Closure of thoracostomy 34.72 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 34.72 contains 7 index entries ICD-9-CM Procedure 34.73 Closure of other fistula of thorax 34.73 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 34.73 contains 21 index entries ICD-9-CM Procedure 34.74 Repair of pectus deformity 34.74 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 34.74 contains 4 index entries ICD-9-CM Procedure 34.79 Other repair of chest wall 34.79 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 34.79 contains 6 index entries ICD-9-CM Procedure 34.8 Operations on diaphragm 34.8 is a non-specific code that should not be used to specify a procedure ICD-9-CM Procedure 34.81 Excision of lesion or tissue of diaphragm 34.81 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 34.81 contains 3 index entries ICD-9-CM Procedure 34.82 Suture of laceration of diaphragm 34.82 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 34.82 contains 1 index entry ICD-9-CM Procedure 34.83 Closure of fistula of diaphragm 34.83 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 34.83 contains 12 index entries ICD-9-CM Procedure 34.84 Other repair of diaphragm 34.84 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 34.84 contains 3 index entries ICD-9-CM Procedure 34.85 Implantation of diaphragmatic pacemaker 34.85 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 34.85 contains 3 index entries ICD-9-CM Procedure 34.89 Other operations on diaphragm 34.89 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 34.89 contains 1 index entry ICD-9-CM Procedure 34.9 Other operations on thorax 34.9 is a non-specific code that should not be used to specify a procedure ICD-9-CM Procedure 34.91 Thoracentesis (thor-a-sen-TEE-sis) Removal of fluid from the pleural cavity through a needle inserted between the ribs. 34.91 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 34.91 contains 9 index entries ICD-9-CM Procedure 34.92 Injection into thoracic cavity 34.92 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 34.92 contains 7 index entries ICD-9-CM Procedure 34.93 Repair of pleura 34.93 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 34.93 contains 3 index entries ICD-9-CM Procedure 34.99 Oher 34.99 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 34.99 contains 6 index entries