Empyema ICD-10-CM Codes

Empyema ICD-10-CM Codes

Discover the ICD-10 codes used for Empyema and ensure accurate medical coding for proper billing and tracking.

By Olivia Sayson on Aug 8, 2025.

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Use an Empyema ICD code when documenting cases of empyema, a condition characterized by pus accumulation in the pleural cavity.

Common treatments include antibiotics, drainage procedures (e.g., thoracentesis, chest tube insertion), and, in severe cases, surgical intervention.

A diagnosis code for Empyema represents the specific medical condition, facilitating accurate documentation, tracking, and billing for healthcare services related to empyema.

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