Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
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📋Overview
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) is a chronic, progressive lung disease characterized by scarring (fibrosis) of the lung tissue without a known cause. It is a specific form of interstitial lung disease that leads to irreversible decline in lung function and impaired oxygen exchange.
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Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C1800706ICD-10-CM
J84.112
MeSH
D054990
SNOMED CT (US)
700250006
Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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