ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 510.0
Diagnosis Code: 510.0 (Raw: 5100)
Description: Empyema with fistula
Classification: International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM)
Fiscal Year: 2026 Reference
CMS Section 111 Status: Valid for reporting (Excluded from No-Fault liability reporting).
Overview & Historical Usage
ICD-9-CM code 510.0 is designated for Empyema with fistula. While superseded by ICD-10 for current healthcare encounters, it remains a recognized reference code for CMS Section 111 reporting, legacy claims adjudication, and historical clinical data analysis.