ICD-10-CM
ICD-10 code for Emphysema: J43.9
The ICD-10-CM index points "Emphysema" to J43 (Emphysema), a header that is not billable. When nothing more specific is documented, the billable code is J43.9, Emphysema, unspecified.
Source: CDC ICD-10-CM FY2027 Alphabetic Index file dated June 16, 2026. Publisher page
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Index subterms
A header groups codes and is not billed. A billable code is one you can report.
- T79.7cellular tissue (traumatic), Traumatic subcutaneous emphysemaHeader
- J43.2centrilobular, Centrilobular emphysemaBillable
- J98.3compensatory, Compensatory emphysemaBillable
- P25.0congenital (interstitial), Interstitial emphysema originating in the perinatal periodBillable
- H11.89conjunctiva, Other specified disorders of conjunctivaBillable
- T79.7connective tissue (traumatic), Traumatic subcutaneous emphysemaHeader
- J98.2interstitial, Interstitial emphysemaBillable
- T79.7laminated tissue, Traumatic subcutaneous emphysemaHeader
- J98.2mediastinal, Interstitial emphysemaBillable
- J43.1panacinar, Panlobular emphysemaBillable
- J43.1panlobular, Panlobular emphysemaBillable
- J43.8specified NEC, Other emphysemaBillable
- T79.7subcutaneous (traumatic), Traumatic subcutaneous emphysemaHeader
- T81.82surgical, Emphysema (subcutaneous) resulting from a procedureHeader
- E32.8thymus (gland) (congenital), Other diseases of thymusBillable
- T79.7traumatic (subcutaneous), Traumatic subcutaneous emphysemaHeader
- J43.0unilateral, Unilateral pulmonary emphysema [MacLeod's syndrome]Billable
More specific codes in J43
A header groups codes and is not billed. A billable code is one you can report.
Excludes1
Excludes1 means these codes are not reported together.
From J43. A note on a category applies to every code under it.
Excludes2
Excludes2 means the other condition can be reported with this one when both are documented.
From J43. A note on a category applies to every code under it.
Related conditions
Related pages
- J43.9 code detailsNotes, nearby codes, CMS-HCC group
- Category J43Every code under it
- Chapter 10Diseases of the respiratory system
- ICD-10 codes by conditionA to Z
- Check a list of ICD-10 codes
- Denial code CO-11Diagnosis does not support the procedure
- Denial code CO-146Diagnosis invalid for the date of service
- HCPCS Level II code lookup
Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for Emphysema?
The ICD-10-CM index points "Emphysema" to J43 (Emphysema), a header that is not billable. When nothing more specific is documented, the billable code is J43.9, Emphysema, unspecified.
Is J43.9 billable?
Yes. J43.9 is a billable code in the FY2027 ICD-10-CM file. Use a more specific code when the record documents one.
What documentation notes apply to J43.9?
The CDC tabular list gives 5 Excludes1 notes (not coded together), 4 Excludes2 notes (may be coded together when both are documented) for J43.9 and the categories above it. They are listed on this page.
What chapter is J43.9 in?
Chapter 10. Diseases of the respiratory system.
When do ICD-10-CM codes change?
Every October 1, with the new fiscal year file. Some years add April 1 updates. This page uses the FY2027 file, effective October 1, 2026.