Diagnosis Code

J43 EMPHYSEMA


Code Information

Diagnosis Code: J43

Short Description: Emphysema

Long Description: Emphysema

The code J43 is NOT VALID for claim submission

Code Classification:

  • Diseases of the respiratory system (J00–J99)
    • Chronic lower respiratory diseases (J40-J4A)
      • Emphysema (J43)
        • J43 Emphysema

Code Version: 2022 ICD-10-CM


References to Index of Diseases and Injuries

The code J43 has the following ICD-10-CM references to the Index of Diseases and Injuries
  • Type 1 Excludes Notes:
    • compensatory emphysema (@J98.3*)
    • emphysema due to inhalation of chemicals, gases, fumes or vapors (@J68.4*)
    • interstitial emphysema (@J98.2*)
    • mediastinal emphysema (@J98.2*)
    • neonatal interstitial emphysema (@P25.0*)
    • surgical (subcutaneous) emphysema (@T81.82*)
  • Type 2 Excludes Notes:
    • emphysema with chronic (obstructive) bronchitis (@J44*.-)
    • emphysematous (obstructive) bronchitis (@J44*.-)
    • traumatic subcutaneous emphysema (@T79.7*)

Similar Codes

ICD-10 Code ICD-10 Description
J43.0 Unilateral pulmonary emphysema [MacLeod's syndrome]
J43.1 Panlobular emphysema
J43.2 Centrilobular emphysema
J43.8 Other emphysema
J43.9 Emphysema, unspecified


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