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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Acute Pulmonary Embolism

ICD-10 Coding for Acute Pulmonary Embolism

I26.01
I26.02
I26.93

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for acute pulmonary embolism includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Acute PE
Pulmonary Thromboembolism
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Acute Pulmonary Embolism

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Acute Pulmonary Embolism

Use ICD-10 code I26.01 for septic pulmonary embolism with acute cor pulmonale, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Septic pulmonary embolism with acute cor pulmonale

Billable Code
I26.01
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of septicemia and acute cor pulmonale

Applicable To

  • • Septic pulmonary embolism with acute right heart strain

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies both the septic nature and the presence of acute cor pulmonale.

Saddle pulmonary embolism with acute cor pulmonale

Billable Code
I26.02
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Imaging confirmation of saddle embolus
  • • Evidence of acute cor pulmonale

Applicable To

  • • Saddle embolus with acute right heart strain

Important Notes

  • • Ensure imaging reports confirm the presence of a saddle embolus.

Single subsegmental pulmonary embolism without acute cor pulmonale

Billable Code
I26.93
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • CTPA showing single subsegmental embolus
  • • Negative echocardiogram for right heart strain

Applicable To

  • • Subsegmental embolus without right heart strain

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the subsegmental nature and absence of cor pulmonale.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

B95.61

Staphylococcus aureus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere

Use to specify the organism causing the septic embolism.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for acute pulmonary embolism?

The ICD-10 code for acute pulmonary embolism with cor pulmonale is I26.01, while I26.02 is used for saddle embolus with cor pulmonale.

How do you code a septic pulmonary embolism?

For septic pulmonary embolism with acute cor pulmonale, use I26.01. Document the causative organism and cor pulmonale.

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