J98.3
BillableCompensatory emphysema
Compensatory emphysema
Coding Notes
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
J98.2Interstitial 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(4)
SNOMED CT
Clinical Terms
- Compensatory emphysema (disorder)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for compensatory emphysema?
The ICD-10-CM code for compensatory emphysema is J98.3. The full clinical description is "Compensatory emphysema". J98.3 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code J98.3 mean?
ICD-10-CM code J98.3 represents “Compensatory 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 J98.3 a billable code?
Yes, J98.3 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is J98.3 in?
J98.3 is in Chapter 10: Diseases of the Respiratory System (codes J00-J99).
What codes cannot be used with J98.3?
J98.3 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: newborn apnea (P28.4-); newborn sleep apnea (P28.3-).
Are additional codes required with J98.3?
Yes, when using J98.3, 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 J98.3 map to?
J98.3 maps to 1 SNOMED CT concept: 33325001. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for J98.3?
J98.3 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0155918. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does J98.3 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like compensatory 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 J98.3?
J98.3 maps to the ICD-11 code: CB40.4 (Compensatory emphysema).
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