ICD-10 diagnosis code

J43 Emphysema

J43 is the ICD-10 code for Emphysema. It is a three-character category divided into 5 subcodes; use the subcode whenever the record supports that level of detail. It belongs to the block J40–J47 (Chronic lower respiratory diseases) in Chapter X, Diseases of the respiratory system.

Code type: Category (3 characters)
Chapter: X · J00–J99
Classification: WHO ICD-10, 2019 version

What J43 excludes

Conditions that look similar but belong under another code.

emphysema:
- compensatory J98.3
- due to inhalation of chemicals, gases, fumes or vapours J68.4
- interstitial J98.2
- interstitial neonatal P25.0
- mediastinal J98.2
- surgical (subcutaneous) T81.8
- traumatic subcutaneous T79.7
- with chronic (obstructive) bronchitis J44.-
emphysematous (obstructive) bronchitis J44.-

Subcodes of J43

J43 in national editions

Countries report with their own edition of ICD-10. Most keep the WHO code and add more specific codes beneath it.

SwedenICD-10-SE

J43Lungemfysem

DenmarkICD-10-DK

DJ43Lungeemfysem

FinlandICD-10-FI

J43Keuhkolaajentuma

GermanyICD-10-GM

J43Emphysem

FranceICD-10-FR

J43Emphysème

NetherlandsICD-10-NL

J43emfyseem

Based on the World Health Organization’s International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, 10th revision (ICD-10), 2019 version, and the national editions published by each country’s health authority. This page is a reference, not coding advice; follow your national coding rules when you report.

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