J43Header code — not billable

Emphysema

Chapter
10. Diseases of the respiratory system
Category
J43
Effective date
October 1, 2026

Related codes in category J43

J43.0Unilateral pulmonary emphysema [MacLeod's syndrome]YesJ43.1Panlobular emphysemaYesJ43.2Centrilobular emphysemaYesJ43.8Other emphysemaYesJ43.9Emphysema, unspecifiedYes

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code J43?

J43 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Emphysema.

Is J43 a billable code?

No. J43 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.

What ICD-10-CM chapter is J43 in?

J43 falls under Chapter 10: Diseases of the respiratory system.

When did J43 become effective?

J43 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to J43?

J43 belongs to category J43, which includes 5 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.

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