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ICD-10-CM category J43: Emphysema

Category J43 is a heading in chapter 10 (Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99)), section Chronic lower respiratory diseases (J40-J4B). It is not billable; report one of the 5 complete codes below.

Notes that apply to every J43 code

Excludes1 (never coded together)
  • compensatory emphysema (J98.3)
  • interstitial emphysema (J98.2)
  • mediastinal emphysema (J98.2)
  • neonatal interstitial emphysema (P25.0)
  • surgical (subcutaneous) emphysema (T81.82)
Excludes2 (not part of this condition, may be coded together)
  • 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)

Billable codes in J43

Billable FY2027 ICD-10-CM codes in category J43
CodeDescription
J43.0Unilateral pulmonary emphysema [MacLeod's syndrome]
J43.1Panlobular emphysema
J43.2Centrilobular emphysema
J43.8Other emphysema
J43.9Emphysema, unspecified

Sources

Every figure on this page is taken from the CMS publications below, as released by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Projection built 2026-10-10. Verify against the primary file before billing or contracting decisions. The reference methodology explains how each figure is computed from these files.

Codes from the FY2027 ICD-10-CM files (all chapters). Report the code that matches the documentation and the Official Guidelines; this list is not coding advice.