ICD-9-CM diagnosis code (retired)
510.0 — Empyema with fistula
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 510.0
510.0 is an ICD-9-CM diagnosis code for Empyema with fistula. 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, J86.0 (Pyothorax with fistula). The match is approximate, so confirm it against the record.
ICD-10-CM equivalents
- J86.0Pyothorax with fistulaapproximate
Common questions about 510.0
What is the ICD-10 code for ICD-9 510.0?
- The GEMs map 510.0 to ICD-10-CM J86.0.
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.