ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for J43
Emphysema
Coding Notes & Guidelines for J43
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
- 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)
Excludes2: Not Included Here
- emphysema with chronic (obstructive) bronchitis (J44.-)
- emphysematous (obstructive) bronchitis (J44.-)
- traumatic subcutaneous emphysema (T79.7)
Inclusion Terms
- Swyer-James syndrome
- Unilateral emphysema
- Unilateral hyperlucent lung
- Unilateral pulmonary artery functional hypoplasia
- Unilateral transparency of lung
Inclusion Terms
Panacinar emphysema
Inclusion Terms
- Bullous emphysema (lung)(pulmonary)
- Emphysema (lung)(pulmonary) NOS
- Emphysematous bleb
- Vesicular emphysema (lung)(pulmonary)
Child Codes (More Specific Codes for J43):
About ICD-10-CM Code J43 (Emphysema)
ICD-10-CM code J43 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM J43 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about J43 - Emphysema. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Emphysema.