J84.03
Billable

Idiopathic pulmonary hemosiderosis

Billable / Specific Code

What is Idiopathic pulmonary hemosiderosis?

ICD-10-CM J84.03 is the diagnosis code for Idiopathic pulmonary hemosiderosis. This code falls under the section "Other respiratory diseases principally affecting the interstitium" within Chapter 10 — Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.

💡 Inclusions
⛔ Excludes1

Coding Guidelines for J84.03

✅ This Code Includes

  • Essential brown induration of lung

⛔ Type 1 Excludes (Never code together)

The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as J84.03. They are mutually exclusive:

  • acute idiopathic pulmonary hemorrhage in infants [AIPHI] (R04.81)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where J84.03 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is J84.03 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, J84.03 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does J84.03 mean?

J84.03 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Idiopathic pulmonary hemosiderosis". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of J84.03?

The parent code of J84.03 is J84.0 ("Alveolar and parieto-alveolar conditions"). J84.03 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is J84.03 in?

J84.03 is located in Section J80-J84 — "Other respiratory diseases principally affecting the interstitium" within Chapter 10 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use J84.03?

Use J84.03 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Idiopathic pulmonary hemosiderosis" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Idiopathic pulmonary hemosiderosis?

The ICD-10-CM code for Idiopathic pulmonary hemosiderosis is J84.03.

Can J84.03 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, J84.03 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is J84.03 in?

J84.03 is in Chapter 10 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What conditions are excluded from J84.03?

Type 1 Excludes for J84.03 include: acute idiopathic pulmonary hemorrhage in infants [AIPHI] (R04.81).

Is J84.03 valid for 2026?

Yes, J84.03 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

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Code Details
J84.03
Idiopathic pulmonary hemosiderosis
Billable / Specific Code
10 — Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99)
J80-J84 — Other respiratory diseases principally affecting the interstitium
2026 ICD-10-CM