J43: Emphysema
Codes under J43 (Emphysema). A ✓ marks a billable (fully specified) code; category codes without a ✓ are not billable on their own.
| Code | Description | Billable |
|---|---|---|
| J43.0 | Unilateral pulmonary emphysema [MacLeod's syndrome] | ✓ |
| J43.0 | Unilateral pulmonary emphysema [MacLeod's syndrome] | ✓ |
| J43.1 | Panlobular emphysema | ✓ |
| J43.1 | Panlobular emphysema | ✓ |
| J43.2 | Centrilobular emphysema | ✓ |
| J43.2 | Centrilobular emphysema | ✓ |
| J43.8 | Other emphysema | ✓ |
| J43.8 | Other emphysema | ✓ |
| J43.9 | Emphysema, unspecified | ✓ |
| J43.9 | Emphysema, unspecified | ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code J43?
J43 is an ICD-10-CM category covering Emphysema. It contains 10 more specific diagnosis codes, 10 of which are billable.
Is J43 a billable code?
No — J43 is a category header and isn't billable on its own. Code to the highest level of specificity using one of its subcodes (for example J43.0 — Unilateral pulmonary emphysema [MacLeod's syndrome]). 10 of the 10 codes under J43 are billable.
What codes fall under J43?
J43 includes J43.0, J43.0, J43.1, J43.1, J43.2, plus 5 more. See the full list with descriptions and billable status above.
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