I26: Pulmonary embolism
Codes under I26 (Pulmonary embolism). A ✓ marks a billable (fully specified) code; category codes without a ✓ are not billable on their own.
| Code | Description | Billable |
|---|---|---|
| I26.0 | Pulmonary embolism with acute cor pulmonale | — |
| I26.0 | Pulmonary embolism with acute cor pulmonale | — |
| I26.01 | Septic pulmonary embolism with acute cor pulmonale | ✓ |
| I26.01 | Septic pulmonary embolism with acute cor pulmonale | ✓ |
| I26.02 | Saddle embolus of pulmonary artery with acute cor pulmonale | ✓ |
| I26.02 | Saddle embolus of pulmonary artery with acute cor pulmonale | ✓ |
| I26.03 | Cement embolism of pulmonary artery with acute cor pulmonale | ✓ |
| I26.03 | Cement embolism of pulmonary artery with acute cor pulmonale | ✓ |
| I26.04 | Fat embolism of pulmonary artery with acute cor pulmonale | ✓ |
| I26.04 | Fat embolism of pulmonary artery with acute cor pulmonale | ✓ |
| I26.09 | Other pulmonary embolism with acute cor pulmonale | ✓ |
| I26.09 | Other pulmonary embolism with acute cor pulmonale | ✓ |
| I26.9 | Pulmonary embolism without acute cor pulmonale | — |
| I26.9 | Pulmonary embolism without acute cor pulmonale | — |
| I26.90 | Septic pulmonary embolism without acute cor pulmonale | ✓ |
| I26.90 | Septic pulmonary embolism without acute cor pulmonale | ✓ |
| I26.92 | Saddle embolus of pulmonary artery without acute cor pulmonale | ✓ |
| I26.92 | Saddle embolus of pulmonary artery without acute cor pulmonale | ✓ |
| I26.93 | Single subsegmental thrombotic pulmonary embolism without acute cor pulmonale | ✓ |
| I26.93 | Single subsegmental thrombotic pulmonary embolism without acute cor pulmonale | ✓ |
| I26.94 | Multiple subsegmental thrombotic pulmonary emboli without acute cor pulmonale | ✓ |
| I26.94 | Multiple subsegmental thrombotic pulmonary emboli without acute cor pulmonale | ✓ |
| I26.95 | Cement embolism of pulmonary artery without acute cor pulmonale | ✓ |
| I26.95 | Cement embolism of pulmonary artery without acute cor pulmonale | ✓ |
| I26.96 | Fat embolism of pulmonary artery without acute cor pulmonale | ✓ |
| I26.96 | Fat embolism of pulmonary artery without acute cor pulmonale | ✓ |
| I26.99 | Other pulmonary embolism without acute cor pulmonale | ✓ |
| I26.99 | Other pulmonary embolism without acute cor pulmonale | ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code I26?
I26 is an ICD-10-CM category covering Pulmonary embolism. It contains 28 more specific diagnosis codes, 24 of which are billable.
Is I26 a billable code?
No — I26 is a category header and isn't billable on its own. Code to the highest level of specificity using one of its subcodes (for example I26.0 — Pulmonary embolism with acute cor pulmonale). 24 of the 28 codes under I26 are billable.
What codes fall under I26?
I26 includes I26.0, I26.0, I26.01, I26.01, I26.02, plus 23 more. See the full list with descriptions and billable status above.
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