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J43

⚠ Non-billable (Header)

Emphysema

Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99)

⚠️ This is a category header code — not billable. Use a more specific child code below.

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Cannot be coded with J43

  • • compensatory emphysema (J98.3)
  • • interstitial emphysema (J98.2)
  • • mediastinal emphysema (J98.2)
  • • neonatal interstitial emphysema (P25.0)
  • • surgical (subcutaneous) emphysema (T81.82)

⚠️ Excludes2

direct

May be coded together if both conditions coexist

  • • emphysema due to inhalation of chemicals, gases, fumes or vapors (J68.4)
  • • emphysema with chronic (obstructive) bronchitis (J44.-)
  • • emphysematous (obstructive) bronchitis (J44.-)
  • • traumatic subcutaneous emphysema (T79.7)

Child Codes (5)

J43.0Unilateral pulmonary emphysema [MacLeod's syndrome]J43.1Panlobular emphysemaJ43.2Centrilobular emphysemaJ43.8Other emphysemaJ43.9Emphysema, unspecified

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Code Information

CodeJ43
BillableNo — Header code
CategoryDiseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99)
Excludes15 rule(s)
Excludes24 note(s)
Child codes5

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CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)