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J43

Non-Billable (Header)

Emphysema

Excludes 1 — Do NOT code together

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

Excludes 2 — Not included here, may code separately

  • 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

J43.0Unilateral pulmonary emphysema [MacLeod's syndrome]
HCC 280
J43.1Panlobular emphysema
HCC 280
J43.2Centrilobular emphysema
HCC 280
J43.8Other emphysema
HCC 280
J43.9Emphysema, unspecified
HCC 280

Code Hierarchy

└J43Emphysema
└J43Emphysema

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