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2008 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 518.4

Acute edema of lung unspecified

 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 Therefore, this code may be out of date.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 518.4 can be accessed here.

  • 518.4 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis
  • 518.4 contains 2 index entries
  • View the ICD-9-CM Volume 1 518.* hierarchy

518.4 also known as:

  • Acute pulmonary edema NOS
  • Pulmonary edema, postoperative

518.4 excludes:

  • pulmonary edema:
    • acute, with mention of heart disease or failure (428.1)
    • chronic or unspecified (514)
    • due to external agents (506.0-508.9)


Index entries containing 518.4:

Edema, edematous 782.3
  • lung 514
    • acute 518.4
      • with heart disease or failure (see also Failure, ventricular, left) 428.1
      • chemical (due to fumes or vapors) 506.1
      • due to
        • external agent(s) NEC 508.9
        • fumes and vapors (chemical) (inhalation) 506.1
        • radiation 508.0
    • postoperative 518.4