ICD-9-CM Code 511.81 to ICD-10-CM
ICD-10 Equivalent of 511.81:
As of October 2015, ICD-9 codes are no longer used for medical coding. Instead, use this equivalent ICD-10-CM code, which is an exact match to ICD-9 code 511.81:
- ICD-10 Code J910, Malignant pleural effusion (billable)
Historical Information for ICD-9 Code 511.81
BILLABLE ICD-9 CODE
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.Long ICD9 Description: Malignant pleural effusion
Short ICD9 Description: Malignant pleural effusn
Parent Code: 511.8 - Other specified forms of pleural effusion except tuberculous