J43.9 ICD-10-CM Code: Emphysema, unspecified
J43.9 is the billable ICD-10-CM code for “Emphysema, unspecified” in the FY 2027 U.S. code set, effective Oct 1, 2026.
Official description
J43.9Emphysema, unspecified
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
More specific than J43.9
View categoryJ43.9 is an unspecified code, for when the note doesn’t say more. If it documents the type, cause, or site, one of these codes may fit better.
Where J43.9 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 J43.9
Emphysema, unspecified
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
- Bullous emphysema (lung)(pulmonary)
- Emphysema (lung)(pulmonary) NOS
- Emphysematous bleb
- Vesicular emphysema (lung)(pulmonary)
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for J43.9.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for J43.9.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for J43.9.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for J43.9.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code J43.9 mean?
J43.9 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Emphysema, unspecified.”
Is J43.9 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, J43.9 has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.
Where is J43.9 located in ICD-10-CM?
J43.9 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 J43.9?
Its listed inclusion terms are Bullous emphysema (lung)(pulmonary); Emphysema (lung)(pulmonary) NOS; Emphysematous bleb; Vesicular emphysema (lung)(pulmonary). No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.