J43

Emphysema

Non-billableCategory

Coding Guidelines

These codes should never be used together with J43

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

These conditions are not part of this code but may be reported additionally if documented

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

Unilateral pulmonary emphysema [MacLeod's syndrome]

Panlobular emphysema

Centrilobular emphysema

Other emphysema

Emphysema, unspecified