ICD-10-CM · Category
J43 — Emphysema
Chapter J00-J99: Diseases of the respiratory system
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Common questions about J43 (Emphysema)
What does ICD-10 code J43 mean?
J43 is the ICD-10-CM 2025 code for Emphysema. ICD-10-CM is the medical coding system used by clinicians, hospitals and insurers worldwide to classify diseases and conditions in a standard way.
Is J43 a billable diagnosis code?
J43 is a category-level (umbrella) code rather than a billable specific code. For billing purposes, clinicians typically use a more specific sub-code under J43. Browse the sub-codes listed on this page.
Which ICD-10 chapter does J43 belong to?
J43 belongs to the chapter "Diseases of the respiratory system" (codes J00-J99). ICD-10-CM organises codes into 22 chapters by body system or condition type, which helps clinicians navigate related diagnoses.
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Source: ICD-10-CM 2025 (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, public domain). Codes valid from October 1, 2024. CMS source ↗