J43.9
BillableEmphysema, unspecified
Emphysema, unspecified
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Bullous emphysema (lung)(pulmonary)
- Emphysema (lung)(pulmonary) NOS
- Emphysematous bleb
- Vesicular emphysema (lung)(pulmonary)
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- •certain conditions originating in the perinatal periodP04-P96
- •certain infectious and parasitic diseasesA00-B99
- •complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperiumO9A)O00
- •congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalitiesQ00-Q99
- •endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseasesE00-E88
- •injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causesS00-T88
- •neoplasmsC00-D49
- •smoke inhalationT59.81
- •symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classifiedR00-R94
- •cystic fibrosisE84
- •emphysema with chronic (obstructive) bronchitisJ44
- •emphysematous (obstructive) bronchitisJ44
- •traumatic subcutaneous emphysemaT79.7
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Additional codes that should follow this code
Related Codes(4)
Related Conditions
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(108)
SNOMED CT
- Giant bullous emphysema16003001
- Obstructive emphysema16846004
- Vanishing lung23958009
- Paraseptal emphysema31898008
- Peripheral lobular emphysema31898008
- Subpleural emphysema31898008
- Emphysematous bleb of lung57686001
- Tension pneumatocele of lung57686001
- Haemolytic anaemia with emphysema AND cutis laxa60805002
- Hemolytic anemia with emphysema AND cutis laxa60805002
- Ruptured emphysematous bleb of lung86680006
- Emphysema of lung87433001
- Pulmonary emphysema87433001
- Chronic atelectasis123713005
- Bullous emphysema195957006
- Chronic bullous emphysema195957006
- Emphysematous bulla195957006
- Segmental bullous emphysema195958001
- Zonal bullous emphysema195959009
- Pulmonary emphysema in alpha-1 PI deficiency233674008
- Pulmonary emphysema in alpha-1 primary immunodeficiency deficiency233674008
- Bullous emphysema with collapse266355005
- Atrophic (senile) emphysema266356006
- Cyst of lung275504005
- Lung cyst275504005
- Bulla of lung278976004
- Chronic haemolytic anaemia707480001
- Chronic hemolytic anemia707480001
- CPFE - combined pulmonary fibrosis and emphysema708030004
- Combined pulmonary fibrosis and emphysema syndrome708030004
- Pulmonary emphysema co-occurrent with fibrosis of lung708030004
- Emphysema of left lung1010333003
- Emphysema of right lung1010334009
UMLS
- Bullous emphysema (lung)(pulmonary)C2887443
- EMPHYSEMA PULMC0034067
- EMPHYSEMAS PULMC0034067
- EmphysemaC0034067
- Emphysema (lung)(pulmonary) NOSC0034067
- Emphysema of lungC0034067
- Emphysema pulmonaryC0034067
- Emphysema, PulmonaryC0034067
- Emphysema, unspecifiedC0034067
- Emphysemas, PulmonaryC0034067
- PULM EMPHYSEMAC0034067
- PULM EMPHYSEMASC0034067
- PneumonectasisC0034067
- Pulmonary EmphysemaC0034067
- Pulmonary EmphysemasC0034067
- Pulmonary emphysemaC0034067
- Pulmonary emphysema (disorder)C0034067
- emphysemaC0034067
- lung emphysemaC0034067
- pulmonary emphysemaC0034067
- Emphysematous blebC0152242
- Emphysematous bleb (morphologic abnormality)C0152242
- blebs emphysematousC0152242
- emphysematous blebC0152242
- Vesicular emphysema (lung)(pulmonary)C2887444
Clinical Terms
- Chronic bullous emphysema
- Obstructive emphysema
- Pulmonary emphysema
- Emphysema, Pulmonary
- PULM EMPHYSEMAS
- Bullous emphysema with collapse
- Vesicular emphysema (lung)(pulmonary)
- lung emphysema
- Atrophic (senile) emphysema
- Emphysema of lung
- Bullous emphysema (lung)(pulmonary)
- Giant bullous emphysema
- Bulla of lung
- EMPHYSEMAS PULM
- Bullous emphysema
- CPFE - combined pulmonary fibrosis and emphysema
- Emphysematous bulla
- Hemolytic anemia with emphysema AND cutis laxa
- Emphysematous bleb (morphologic abnormality)
- Pulmonary emphysema co-occurrent with fibrosis of lung
- EMPHYSEMA PULM
- blebs emphysematous
- Cyst of lung
- emphysematous bleb
- Ruptured emphysematous bleb of lung
- Emphysematous bleb of lung
- Haemolytic anaemia with emphysema AND cutis laxa
- Emphysemas, Pulmonary
- Vanishing lung
- Lung cyst
- Tension pneumatocele of lung
- Pulmonary emphysema (disorder)
- Combined pulmonary fibrosis and emphysema syndrome
- Paraseptal emphysema
- Emphysema (lung)(pulmonary) NOS
- Pulmonary Emphysemas
- Emphysema pulmonary
- Pneumonectasis
- Chronic atelectasis
- Emphysema of left lung
- Chronic hemolytic anemia
- Emphysema of right lung
- Pulmonary emphysema in alpha-1 PI deficiency
- Pulmonary emphysema in alpha-1 primary immunodeficiency deficiency
- Peripheral lobular emphysema
- Segmental bullous emphysema
- Subpleural emphysema
- PULM EMPHYSEMA
- Zonal bullous emphysema
- Chronic haemolytic anaemia
Related ICF Categories(39)
The ICF Core Set for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease identifies functioning domains commonly assessed with this condition.
Energy and drive functions
Sleep functions
Emotional functions
Sensation of pain
Heart functions
Immunological system functions
Respiration functions
Additional functions of the respiratory system
Exercise tolerance functions
Sensations associated with cardiovascular and respiratory functions
Carrying out daily routine
Handling stress and other psychological demands
Changing basic body position
Maintaining body position
Walking
Moving around
Using transportation
Driving
Washing oneself
Caring for body parts
Toileting
Dressing
Eating
Doing housework
Acquiring, keeping and terminating a job
Remunerative employment
Community life
Recreation and leisure
Products or substances for personal consumption
Climate
Immediate family
Health professionals
Individual attitudes of immediate family members
Individual attitudes of health professionals
Societal attitudes
Transportation services, systems and policies
Social security services, systems and policies
General social support services, systems and policies
Health services, systems and policies
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for emphysema, unspecified?
The ICD-10-CM code for emphysema, unspecified is J43.9. The full clinical description is "Emphysema, unspecified". J43.9 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code J43.9 mean?
ICD-10-CM code J43.9 represents “Emphysema, unspecified”. It is classified under Chapter 10: Diseases of the Respiratory System and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is J43.9 a billable code?
Yes, J43.9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is J43.9 in?
J43.9 is in Chapter 10: Diseases of the Respiratory System (codes J00-J99).
What codes cannot be used with J43.9?
J43.9 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: bronchitis due to chemicals, gases, fumes and vapors (J68.0); compensatory emphysema (J98.3); emphysema due to inhalation of chemicals, gases, fumes or vapors (J68.4); and 4 more.
Are additional codes required with J43.9?
Yes, when using J43.9, also report: code, where applicable, to identify:; exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (Z77.22); exposure to tobacco smoke in the perinatal period (P96.81); history of tobacco dependence (Z87.891); occupational exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (Z57.31); tobacco dependence (F17.-); tobacco use (Z72.0).
What SNOMED CT codes does J43.9 map to?
J43.9 maps to 21 SNOMED CT concepts: 266356006, 278976004, 195957006, 266355005, 708030004, and 16 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for J43.9?
J43.9 is linked to 4 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2887443, C0034067, C0152242, C2887444. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
What ICF functioning codes are related to emphysema, unspecified?
The ICF Core Set for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease includes 39 functioning categories covering body functions, activities, and environmental factors commonly assessed with this condition. Browse the ICF directory.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of J43.9?
J43.9 maps to the ICD-11 code: CA21.Z (Emphysema, unspecified).
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