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J43 Non-Billable Code

Emphysema

Chapter Classification

Chapter 10 Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99)

Section Detail

J40-J4A Chronic lower respiratory diseases (J40-J4A)

Coding Guidelines & Notes

excludes1
  • compensatory emphysema (J98.3)
  • interstitial emphysema (J98.2)
  • mediastinal emphysema (J98.2)
  • neonatal interstitial emphysema (P25.0)
  • surgical (subcutaneous) emphysema (T81.82)
excludes2
  • 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)

More Specific Diagnosis Codes

This code is not billable as it requires a higher level of specificity. Select a more specific code below.

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

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