Infection of tracheostomy
On October 1, 2008 the 2009 ICD-9-CM codes came into effect. Therefore, this code may be out of date.
The 2009 version of ICD-9-CM 519.01 can be accessed here.
- 519.01 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis
- 519.01 contains 2 index entries
- View the ICD-9-CM Volume 1 519.* hierarchy
Use additional code to identify type of infection, such as:
- abscess or cellulitis of neck (682.1)
- septicemia (038.0-038.9)
Index entries containing 519.01:
- Tracheostomy
- infection
519.01
- sepsis
519.01