ICD-10-CM Code J84.112
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.J84.112 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.
The ICD code J84112 is used to code Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a chronic and ultimately fatal disease characterized by a progressive decline in lung function. The term pulmonary fibrosis means scarring of lung tissue and is the cause of worsening dyspnea (shortness of breath). Fibrosis is usually associated with a poor prognosis.
| Specialty: | Pulmonology |
| MeSH Code: | D011658 |
| ICD 9 Code: | 516.31 |
"Figure A shows the location of the lungs and airways in the body. The inset image shows a detailed view of the lung's airways and air sacs in cross-section. Figure B shows fibrosis (scarring) in the lungs. The inset image shows a detailed view of the fibrosis and how it damages the airways and air sacs."
Coding Notes for J84.112 Info for medical coders on how to properly use this ICD-10 code
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Inclusion Terms:
Inclusion Terms
Inclusion Terms are a list of concepts for which a specific code is used. The list of Inclusion Terms is useful for determining the correct code in some cases, but the list is not necessarily exhaustive. - Cryptogenic fibrosing alveolitis
- Idiopathic fibrosing alveolitis
MS-DRG Mapping
- DRG Group #196-198 - Interstitial lung disease with MCC.
- DRG Group #196-198 - Interstitial lung disease with CC.
- DRG Group #196-198 - Interstitial lung disease without CC or MCC.
Related Concepts SNOMET-CT
- Idiopathic fibrosing alveolitis, subacute form (disorder)
ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'J84.112 - Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis'
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Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)
This is the official exact match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that in all cases where the ICD9 code 516.31 was previously used, J84.112 is the appropriate modern ICD10 code.
Parent Code: J84.11 - Idiopathic interstitial pneumonia