ICD-9-CM diagnosis code (retired)
501 — Asbestosis
ICD-9-CM was replaced by ICD-10 on October 1, 2015. These are the ICD-10-CM equivalents from the CMS General Equivalence Mappings.
About ICD-9-CM 501
501 is an ICD-9-CM diagnosis code for Asbestosis. ICD-9-CM was retired for U.S. claims on October 1, 2015, when ICD-10-CM took over.
The CMS General Equivalence Mappings translate it to one ICD-10-CM code, J61 (Pneumoconiosis due to asbestos and other mineral fibers). The match is approximate, so confirm it against the record.
ICD-10-CM equivalents
- J61Pneumoconiosis due to asbestos and other mineral fibersapproximate
Common questions about 501
What is the ICD-10 code for ICD-9 501?
- The GEMs map 501 to ICD-10-CM J61.
GEMs are a translation aid, not a substitute for coding from the record. The 2027 ICD-10 code set has changed since the last GEMs release in 2018. Page updated September 29, 2026.