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2008 ICD-9-CM Volume 1 Diagnosis Codes Home > Diseases Of The Respiratory System 460-519 > Other Diseases Of Respiratory System 510-519 > ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 511 Pleurisy 511 is a non-specific code that cannot be used to specify a diagnosis ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 511.0 Pleurisy without effusion or current tuberculosis 511.0 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis 511.0 contains 19 index entries ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 511.1 Pleurisy with effusion with a bacterial cause other than tuberculosis 511.1 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis 511.1 contains 29 index entries ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 511.8 Other specified forms of pleural effusion except tuberculous A collection of fluid and gas within the pleural cavity. (Dorland, 27th ed) A collection of watery fluid in the pleural cavity. (Dorland, 27th ed) Collection of air and blood in the pleural cavity. Hemorrhage within the pleural cavity. 511.8 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis 511.8 contains 20 index entries ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 511.9 Unspecified pleural effusion An abnormal collection of fluid between the thin layers of tissue (pleura) lining the lung and the wall of the chest cavity. Increased amounts of fluid within the pleural cavity containing no malignant cells Presence of fluid in the pleural cavity resulting from excessive transudation or exudation from the pleural surfaces. It is a sign of disease and not a diagnosis in itself. 511.9 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis 511.9 contains 11 index entries