J98.2 ICD-10-CM Code: Interstitial emphysema

J98.2 is the billable ICD-10-CM code for “Interstitial emphysema” in the FY 2027 U.S. code set, effective Oct 1, 2026.

Official description

J98.2

Interstitial emphysema

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Where J98.2 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 10

    Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99)

  2. 2

    Section

    Other diseases of the respiratory system (J96-J99)

  3. 3

    Category J98

    Other respiratory disorders

  4. 4

    Code J98.2

    Interstitial emphysema

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

  • Mediastinal emphysema

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for J98.2.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for J98.2.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

  • emphysema NOS (J43.9)
  • emphysema in newborn (P25.0)
  • surgical emphysema (subcutaneous) (T81.82)
  • traumatic subcutaneous emphysema (T79.7)

Excludes2

Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.

No Excludes2 note is listed for J98.2.

Source and release

Data release
U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
Effective date
Oct 1, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code J98.2 mean?

J98.2 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Interstitial emphysema.”

Is J98.2 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, J98.2 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 J98.2 located in ICD-10-CM?

J98.2 is listed in Chapter 10, Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99), within Other diseases of the respiratory system (J96-J99) (J96–J99), under category J98, Other respiratory disorders.

What coding notes are listed for J98.2?

Its listed inclusion terms are Mediastinal emphysema. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: emphysema NOS (J43.9); emphysema in newborn (P25.0); surgical emphysema (subcutaneous) (T81.82); traumatic subcutaneous emphysema (T79.7). No Excludes2 note is listed.