ICD-9-CM 530.4 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 530.4 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015. For claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015, use an equivalent ICD-10-CM code (or codes).
A disorder characterized by a rupture in the wall of the esophagus
An opening or hole in the esophagus that is caused by trauma, injury, or pathological process
The presence of a hole or other type of opening in the esophageal wall through which the contents of the esophagus can pass into the mediastinum. The most common cause of esophageal perforation is injury during a medical procedure such as esophagoscopy or placement of a naso-gastric tube; and pathologic process such as neoplasm or gastric reflux with ulceration. Less common causes include injuries from penetrating or blunt trauma or injury to the esophagus during an operation on another organ, mechanical problem such as violent retching or vomiting; ingestion of a foreign body or caustic agents. The condition often results in infection of the mediastinum and mediastinitis
2015 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 530.4 
esophagus 530.4
with open wound into cavity 
