J43

Emphysema

Inclusion Terms

None inclusion terms specified for this code.

Code First

None code first specified for this code.

Use Additional Code

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Cannot Code Together

These codes cannot be used together with the current code, even if both conditions are present.

  • • 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)

Can Code Together

These codes can be used together with the current code if both conditions are documented.

  • • emphysema with chronic (obstructive) bronchitis (J44.-)
  • • emphysematous (obstructive) bronchitis (J44.-)
  • • traumatic subcutaneous emphysema (T79.7)