2026 ICD-10-CM Codes I26*: Pulmonary embolism A pulmonary embolism is a sudden blockage in a lung artery The cause is usually a blood clot in the leg called a deep vein thrombosis that breaks loose and travels through the bloodstream to the lung
Pulmonary Embolism CDI Guide | ICD-10-CM Coding Tips This Clinical Documentation Guide (CDG) provides AAPC AHIMA-credentialed coders and CDI specialists with comprehensive coding, clinical, and documentation guidance for pulmonary embolism (PE)
Pulmonary embolism (I26) - ICD List ICD-10 code I26 and its subcategories specifically identify various types of pulmonary embolism, a condition where blood clots or other emboli block blood flow in the lungs
ICD-10 Code for Pulmonary embolism- I26- Codify by AAPC Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a life-threatening condition affecting the patient’s lungs and the oxygenation of the blood The ailment can include bacterial infection, body fat, or affect multiple arterial branches
ICD-10-CM Code I26: Pulmonary embolism and Related Diagnosis Codes. ICD-10-CM Code I26: Pulmonary embolism and Related Diagnosis Codes The ICD-10-CM (the International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification) is a standardized coding system used when classifying diseases and medical conditions