ICD Code J43

ICD code J43 is emphysema, a chronic lung condition characterized by damage to the air sacs (alveoli) in the lungs, leading to breathing difficulties.

1. Presence of abnormal, permanent enlargement of airspaces distal to the terminal bronchioles

2. Destruction of alveolar walls without obvious fibrosis

3. Evidence of decreased elastic recoil of the lungs

4. Persistent dyspnea, often progressive and worsening over time

5. History of chronic cough, which may be non-productive

6. Physical examination findings such as hyperresonance on percussion, decreased breath sounds, and use of accessory muscles for breathing

7. Radiographic evidence of hyperinflated lungs, flattened diaphragm, and decreased vascular markings

8. Pulmonary function tests showing airflow limitation that is not fully reversible

9. Absence of significant bronchial inflammation or infection as the primary process

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code J43 include:

- 94010 (Spirometry, including graphic record, total and timed vital capacity, expiratory flow rate measurement(s), with or without maximal voluntary ventilation)

- 94640 (Pressurized or nonpressurized inhalation treatment for acute airway obstruction or for sputum induction for diagnostic purposes)

- 94664 (Demonstration and/or evaluation of patient utilization of an aerosol generator, nebulizer, metered dose inhaler or IPPB device)

- 94667 (Manipulation chest wall, such as cupping, percussing, and vibration to facilitate lung function; initial demonstration and/or evaluation)

- 32480 (Removal of lung, pneumonectomy)

- 32482 (Removal of lung, with resection of a single lobe, lobectomy)

- 32663 (Thoracoscopy, surgical; with lobectomy)

- 31622 (Bronchoscopy, diagnostic, with or without cell washing)

- 31625 (Bronchoscopy with bronchial or endobronchial biopsy)

- 31628 (Bronchoscopy with transbronchial lung biopsy)

These CPT codes are commonly associated with the management and treatment of conditions classified under ICD code J43.

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