Pulmonary Embolism ICD-10 Codes

The primary ICD-10-CM codes for pulmonary embolism are I26.99, I26.09, I26.92. There are 15 total codes related to pulmonary embolism, of which 12 are billable/specific codes that can be used on medical claims.

There are 15 ICD-10-CM codes related to pulmonary embolism. Of these, 12 are billable/specific codes. The remaining codes are non-billable header categories used to organize the specific codes underneath them.

The most commonly used billable codes for pulmonary embolism include: I26.01 (Septic pulmonary embolism 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). The correct code depends on the specific clinical presentation. Always code to the highest level of specificity supported by the clinical documentation.

Yes, I26.99 (Other pulmonary embolism without acute cor pulmonale) is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used on medical claims.

Pulmonary Embolism may also be referred to as: PE, pulmonary embolism, blood clot in lung, lung embolism. The same ICD-10-CM codes apply regardless of which term is used in the clinical documentation.