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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Bullous Emphysema

ICD-10 Coding for Bullous Emphysema

J43.9
J44.9

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for bullous emphysema includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Emphysematous Bullae
Localized Emphysema
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Bullous Emphysema

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Bullous Emphysema

Use ICD-10 code J43.9 for emphysema, unspecified, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Emphysema, unspecified

Billable Code
J43.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • CT scan confirms bullae without COPD symptoms.
coding:
  • • Do not use if COPD is documented.
documentation:
  • • Document absence of chronic bronchitis and airflow limitation.

Applicable To

  • • Bullous emphysema without COPD

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies absence of COPD when using J43.9.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

Billable Code
J44.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • FEV1/FVC <0.70
  • • Chronic cough or sputum production

Applicable To

  • • COPD with emphysema

Important Notes

  • • Ensure COPD is clinically validated before coding.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z87.891

Personal history of nicotine dependence

Use to indicate history of smoking.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for bullous emphysema?

The ICD-10 code for bullous emphysema without COPD is J43.9. If COPD is present, use J44.9.

How to document bullous emphysema?

Document bullous emphysema with CT confirmation of bullae size and absence of COPD symptoms.

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