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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Pulmonary Thrombosis

ICD-10 Coding for Pulmonary Thrombosis

I26.99
I27.82

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

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

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Pulmonary Thrombosis

Use ICD-10 code I26.99 for other pulmonary embolism without acute cor pulmonale, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Other pulmonary embolism without acute cor pulmonale

Billable Code
I26.99
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of acute symptoms and imaging confirmation

Applicable To

  • • Acute pulmonary embolism without cor pulmonale

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'acute' to avoid defaulting to chronic codes.

Chronic pulmonary embolism

Billable Code
I27.82
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Asymptomatic status
  • • Long-term anticoagulation therapy
  • • No acute symptoms present

Applicable To

  • • Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension

Important Notes

  • • Document chronicity and treatment duration clearly.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z79.01

Long term (current) use of anticoagulants

Use when the patient is on anticoagulation therapy.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is pulmonary thrombosis coded in ICD-10?

Pulmonary thrombosis is coded using ICD-10 codes I26.99 for acute cases without cor pulmonale and I27.82 for chronic cases.

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

The ICD-10 code for chronic pulmonary embolism is I27.82.

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