ICD-10-CM
ICD-10 code for Pulmonary embolism: I26.99
The closest CDC title for "Pulmonary embolism" is I26.99, Other pulmonary embolism without acute cor pulmonale. I26.99 is a billable code.
Source: CDC ICD-10-CM FY2027 order file dated June 16, 2026. Publisher page
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Codes under I26, then other CDC titles that name other pulmonary embolism without acute cor pulmonale
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- I26Pulmonary embolismHeader
- I26.0Pulmonary embolism with acute cor pulmonaleHeader
- I26.01Septic pulmonary embolism with acute cor pulmonaleBillable
- I26.02Saddle embolus of pulmonary artery with acute cor pulmonaleBillable
- I26.03Cement embolism of pulmonary artery with acute cor pulmonaleBillable
- I26.04Fat embolism of pulmonary artery with acute cor pulmonaleBillable
- I26.09Other pulmonary embolism with acute cor pulmonaleBillable
- I26.9Pulmonary embolism without acute cor pulmonaleHeader
- I26.90Septic pulmonary embolism without acute cor pulmonaleBillable
- I26.92Saddle embolus of pulmonary artery without acute cor pulmonaleBillable
- I26.93Single subsegmental thrombotic pulmonary embolism without acute cor pulmonaleBillable
- I26.94Multiple subsegmental thrombotic pulmonary emboli without acute cor pulmonaleBillable
- I26.95Cement embolism of pulmonary artery without acute cor pulmonaleBillable
- I26.96Fat embolism of pulmonary artery without acute cor pulmonaleBillable
- I26.99Other pulmonary embolism without acute cor pulmonaleBillable
Excludes1
Excludes1 means these codes are not reported together.
From I26. A note on a category applies to every code under it.
Excludes2
Excludes2 means the other condition can be reported with this one when both are documented.
From I26. A note on a category applies to every code under it.
- I27.82Chronic pulmonary embolism
- Z86.711Personal history of pulmonary embolism
- O00-O07, O08.2Pulmonary embolism complicating abortion, ectopic or molar pregnancy
- O88.-Pulmonary embolism complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium
- T79.0, T79.1Pulmonary embolism due to trauma
- T80.0, T81.7-, T82.8-Pulmonary embolism due to complications of surgical and medical care
- I76Septic (non-pulmonary) arterial embolism
Related conditions
Related pages
- I26.99 code detailsNotes, nearby codes, CMS-HCC group
- Category I26Every code under it
- Chapter 9Diseases of the circulatory system
- ICD-10 codes by conditionA to Z
- Check a list of ICD-10 codes
- Denial code CO-11Diagnosis does not support the procedure
- Denial code CO-146Diagnosis invalid for the date of service
- HCPCS Level II code lookup
Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for Pulmonary embolism?
The closest CDC title for "Pulmonary embolism" is I26.99, Other pulmonary embolism without acute cor pulmonale. I26.99 is a billable code.
Is I26.99 billable?
Yes. I26.99 is a billable code in the FY2027 ICD-10-CM file. Use a more specific code when the record documents one.
What documentation notes apply to I26.99?
The CDC tabular list gives 1 Excludes1 note (not coded together), 7 Excludes2 notes (may be coded together when both are documented) for I26.99 and the categories above it. They are listed on this page.
What chapter is I26.99 in?
Chapter 9. Diseases of the circulatory system.
When do ICD-10-CM codes change?
Every October 1, with the new fiscal year file. Some years add April 1 updates. This page uses the FY2027 file, effective October 1, 2026.