Index to Diseases and Injuries
Empyema (acute) (chest) (double) (pleura) (supradiaphragmatic) (thorax)
Index code:J86.9
- with fistula J86.0
- accessory sinus (chronic) — see Sinusitis
- antrum (chronic) — see Sinusitis, maxillary
- brain (any part) — see Abscess, brain
- ethmoidal (chronic) (sinus) — see Sinusitis, ethmoidal
- extradural — see Abscess, extradural
- frontal (chronic) (sinus) — see Sinusitis, frontal
- gallbladder K81.0
- mastoid (process) (acute) — see Mastoiditis, acute
- maxilla, maxillary M27.2
- sinus (chronic) — see Sinusitis, maxillary
- nasal sinus (chronic) — see Sinusitis
- sinus (accessory) (chronic) (nasal) — see Sinusitis
- sphenoidal (sinus) (chronic) — see Sinusitis, sphenoidal
- subarachnoid — see Abscess, extradural
- subdural — see Abscess, subdural
- tuberculous A15.6
- ureter — see Ureteritis
- ventricular — see Abscess, brain
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Frequently asked questions
What is the ICD-10-CM code for Empyema?
The ICD-10-CM Alphabetic Index directs "Empyema" to J86.9. Subterms below it may lead to a more specific code. Always confirm the code in the Tabular List before assigning it.
ICD-10-CM Index to Diseases and Injuries maintained by CDC/NCHS (public domain), from the CMS FY2027 release.