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. Persistent dyspnea and chronic cough

4. Decreased breath sounds on physical examination

5. Hyperinflation of the chest on imaging studies

6. Reduced diffusing capacity for carbon monoxide (DLCO) on pulmonary function testing

7. Absence of significant bronchial inflammation or chronic bronchitis

8. History of risk factors such as long-term smoking or exposure to airborne irritants

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

94010, 94060, 94640, 94664, 94667, 94668, 94669, 94670, 94621, 94618, 94620, 94681, 94682, 94683, 94684, 31500, 31622, 31623, 31624, 31625, 31628, 31629, 31632, 31633, 31634, 32480, 32482, 32484, 32551, 32554, 32555, 32601, 32602, 32603, 32604, 32605, 32606, 32607, 32608, 32609, 32650, 32651, 32652, 32653, 32654, 32655, 32656, 32657, 32658, 32659, 32660, 32661, 32662, 32663, 32666, 32667, 32668, 32669, 32670, 32671, 32672, 32673, 32674, 32675, 32676, 32677, 32678, 32679, 32680, 32681, 32682, 32683, 32684, 32685, 32686, 32687, 32688, 32689, 32690, 32691, 32692, 32693, 32694, 32695, 32696, 32697, 32698, 32699, 32997, 32998, 99496.

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