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)
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