J43 ICD-10-CM Code: Emphysema
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
J43Emphysema
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where J43 sits
- 1
Chapter 10
Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99)
- 2
Section
Chronic lower respiratory diseases (J40-J4B)
- 3
Category J43
Emphysema
- 4
Code J43
Emphysema
Codes under J43
J43 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for J43.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for J43.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for J43.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- compensatory emphysema (J98.3)
- interstitial emphysema (J98.2)
- mediastinal emphysema (J98.2)
- neonatal interstitial emphysema (P25.0)
- surgical (subcutaneous) emphysema (T81.82)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
- 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)
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code J43 mean?
J43 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Emphysema.”
Is J43 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. J43 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is J43 located in ICD-10-CM?
J43 is listed in Chapter 10, Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99), within Chronic lower respiratory diseases (J40-J4B) (J40–J4B), under category J43, Emphysema.
What coding notes are listed for J43?
No inclusion terms are listed for J43 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: compensatory emphysema (J98.3); interstitial emphysema (J98.2); mediastinal emphysema (J98.2); neonatal interstitial emphysema (P25.0); surgical (subcutaneous) emphysema (T81.82). Excludes2 notes: 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).