Current
J43 — Emphysema
Part of Chapter 10: Diseases of the respiratory system , block Chronic lower respiratory diseases (J40-J4B) .
Official Notes
Excludes1
compensatory emphysema ( J98.3 )
Excludes1
interstitial emphysema ( J98.2 )
Excludes1
mediastinal emphysema ( J98.2 )
Excludes1
neonatal interstitial emphysema ( P25.0 )
Excludes1
surgical (subcutaneous) emphysema ( T81.82 )
Excludes2
emphysema due to inhalation of chemicals, gases, fumes or vapors ( J68.4 )
Excludes2
emphysema with chronic (obstructive) bronchitis ( J44 .-)
Excludes2
emphysematous (obstructive) bronchitis ( J44 .-)
Excludes2
traumatic subcutaneous emphysema ( T79.7 )
Child Codes
Referenced By
Official notes on these codes cite J43.
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