ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for Compensatory emphysema
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Emphysema (atrophic) (bullous) (chronic) (interlobular) (lung) (obstructive) (pulmonary) (senile) (vesicular) › compensatory”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding Compensatory emphysema
The ICD-10-CM code for Compensatory emphysema is J98.3 (Compensatory emphysema).
Within J98 (other respiratory disorders), J98.3 is specifically for Compensatory emphysema. Related codes cover diseases of bronchus, not elsewhere classified (J98.0), pulmonary collapse (J98.1), interstitial emphysema (J98.2), other disorders of lung (J98.4), diseases of mediastinum, not elsewhere classified (J98.5), disorders of diaphragm (J98.6), other specified respiratory disorders (J98.8) and respiratory disorder, unspecified (J98.9).
Use an additional code to identify: exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (Z77.22), exposure to tobacco smoke in the perinatal period (P96.81), history of tobacco dependence (Z87.891), occupational exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (Z57.31), tobacco dependence (F17.-) and 1 more.
It is not a CC or MCC, so as a secondary diagnosis it doesn't change the MS-DRG severity level.
Common questions about Compensatory emphysema ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for Compensatory emphysema?
- J98.3 — Compensatory emphysema.
Is J98.3 billable?
- Yes. J98.3 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can J98.3 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict J98.3 as a principal diagnosis.
Is J98.3 a CC or MCC?
- No. J98.3 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.