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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Hyperinflation of Lung

ICD-10 Coding for Hyperinflation of Lung

J98.4
J44.9
J43.9

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

Also Known as:
Lung Hyperinflation
Pulmonary Hyperinflation
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Hyperinflation of Lung

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Hyperinflation of Lung

Use ICD-10 code J98.4 for other specified respiratory disorders, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Other specified respiratory disorders

Billable Code
J98.4
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Imaging and functional testing confirm hyperinflation without COPD or emphysema.
coding:
  • • Use J98.4 when hyperinflation is the primary condition being treated.

Applicable To

  • • Hyperinflation of lungs

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the cause of hyperinflation to avoid incorrect coding.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

Billable Code
J44.9
Billable

Applicable To

  • • COPD with hyperinflation

Important Notes

  • • Sequence J44.9 first when coding COPD with hyperinflation.

Emphysema, unspecified

Billable Code
J43.9
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Emphysema with hyperinflation

Important Notes

  • • Do not add J98.4 when coding emphysema with hyperinflation.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R09.02

Hypoxemia

Use when hypoxemia is present alongside hyperinflation.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is hyperinflation of the lung coded in ICD-10?

Hyperinflation of the lung is primarily coded as J98.4 unless associated with conditions like COPD (J44.9) or emphysema (J43.9).

What is the ICD-10 code for hyperinflation due to COPD?

For hyperinflation due to COPD, use J44.9 as the primary code and J98.4 as a secondary code.

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