J98.2
BillableInterstitial emphysema
Interstitial emphysema
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Mediastinal emphysema
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
- •apnea NOSR06.81
- •sleep apneaG47.3
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Additional codes that should follow this code
Related Codes(8)
J98.0Diseases of bronchus, not elsewhere classified
J98.1Pulmonary collapse
J98.3Compensatory emphysema
J98.4Other disorders of lung
J98.5Diseases of mediastinum, not elsewhere classified
J98.6Disorders of diaphragm
J98.8Other specified respiratory disorders
J98.9Respiratory disorder, unspecified
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(54)
SNOMED CT
UMLS
- Emphysema, InterstitialC1370824
- Emphysema, Pulmonary InterstitialC1370824
- Emphysemas, Pulmonary InterstitialC1370824
- Interstitial EmphysemaC1370824
- Interstitial Emphysema of LungC1370824
- Interstitial Emphysema, PulmonaryC1370824
- Interstitial Emphysemas, PulmonaryC1370824
- Interstitial emphysemaC1370824
- Interstitial emphysema (morphologic abnormality)C1370824
- Interstitial emphysema of lungC1370824
- Interstitial emphysema of lung (disorder)C1370824
- Interstitial pulmonary emphysemaC1370824
- Lung Interstitial EmphysemaC1370824
- Pulmonary Interstitial EmphysemaC1370824
- Pulmonary Interstitial EmphysemasC1370824
- emphysema interstitialC1370824
- interstitial emphysemaC1370824
- pulmonary interstitial emphysemaC1370824
- Emphysema, MediastinalC0025062
- Mediastinal EmphysemaC0025062
- Mediastinal EmphysemasC0025062
- Mediastinal emphysemaC0025062
- Mediastinal emphysema (disorder)C0025062
- PneumomediastinumC0025062
- PneumomediastinumsC0025062
- mediastinal emphysemaC0025062
- pneumomediastinumC0025062
Clinical Terms
- mediastinal emphysema
- Mediastinal Emphysemas
- Interstitial Emphysemas, Pulmonary
- Pulmonary Interstitial Emphysema
- Interstitial Emphysema of Lung
- Emphysema, Mediastinal
- Mediastinal emphysema (disorder)
- Tension pneumomediastinum
- emphysema interstitial
- Emphysemas, Pulmonary Interstitial
- Interstitial emphysema (morphologic abnormality)
- Pulmonary Interstitial Emphysemas
- Interstitial pulmonary emphysema
- Pneumomediastinums
- Interstitial emphysema of lung (disorder)
- Emphysema, Pulmonary Interstitial
- Pneumomediastinum
- Subcutaneous emphysema
- Emphysema, Interstitial
- Lung Interstitial Emphysema
- Interstitial Emphysema, Pulmonary
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for interstitial emphysema?
The ICD-10-CM code for interstitial emphysema is J98.2. The full clinical description is "Interstitial emphysema". J98.2 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code J98.2 mean?
ICD-10-CM code J98.2 represents “Interstitial emphysema”. 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 J98.2 a billable code?
Yes, J98.2 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is J98.2 in?
J98.2 is in Chapter 10: Diseases of the Respiratory System (codes J00-J99).
What codes cannot be used with J98.2?
J98.2 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: newborn apnea (P28.4-); newborn sleep apnea (P28.3-); emphysema NOS (J43.9); and 3 more.
Are additional codes required with J98.2?
Yes, when using J98.2, 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 J98.2 map to?
J98.2 maps to 4 SNOMED CT concepts: 77690003, 16838000, 3830001, 427445002. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for J98.2?
J98.2 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C1370824, C0025062. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does J98.2 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like interstitial emphysema affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of J98.2?
J98.2 maps to the ICD-11 code: CB40.3 (Interstitial emphysema).
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