I26
Non-billablePulmonary embolism
I26 is the ICD-10-CM code for Pulmonary embolism. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as I26.0 for billing.
- Status
- Header (non-billable)
- Chapter
- I00-I99
- Subcodes
- 2
- Edition
- FY2026
I00-I99 Diseases of the circulatory system
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHWhat is a pulmonary embolism (PE)? A pulmonary embolism (PE) is a sudden blockage in a lung artery. It usually happens when a blood clot breaks loose and travels through the bloodstream to the lungs. PE is a serious condition that can cause: Permanent damage to the lungs Low oxygen levels in your blood Damage to other organs in your body from not getting enough oxygen PE can be life-threatening, especially if a clot…
Read more about Pulmonary Embolism at MedlinePlus ↗Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.
Includes
- •pulmonary (acute) (artery)(vein) infarction
- •pulmonary (acute) (artery)(vein) thromboembolism
- •pulmonary (acute) (artery)(vein) thrombosis
Excludes1 — not coded here
- •cor pulmonale without embolism (I27.81)
Excludes2 — not included here
- •chronic pulmonary embolism (I27.82)
- •personal history of pulmonary embolism (Z86.711)
- •pulmonary embolism complicating abortion, ectopic or molar pregnancy (O00-O07, O08.2)
- •pulmonary embolism complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O88.-)
- •pulmonary embolism due to trauma (T79.0, T79.1)
- •pulmonary embolism due to complications of surgical and medical care (T80.0, T81.7-, T82.8-)
- •septic (non-pulmonary) arterial embolism (I76)
Medications indicated for this condition
FDA labeling- RivaroxabanFactor Xa Inhibitor [EPC]›
- ApixabanFactor Xa Inhibitor [EPC]›
- Fondaparinux›
- Papaverine›
- Dalteparin›
- Kit for the Preparation of Technetium Tc 99m-labeled Carbon Inhalation Aerosol›
Drugs whose FDA labeling lists this condition's category among its indications. Informational only — not a treatment recommendation or medical advice.
Conditions mapped to this code
MedlinePlus · NIHPlain-language health-topic references grounded in MedlinePlus (NIH/NLM).
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code I26?
- I26 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Pulmonary embolism". It falls under I00-I99 Diseases of the circulatory system.
- Is I26 a billable code?
- No — I26 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as I26.0) for billing.
- What is excluded from I26?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): cor pulmonale without embolism (I27.81).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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