I26.99 – Other pulmonary embolism without acute cor pulmonale

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Pulmonary heart disease and diseases of pulmonary circulation

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code I26.99
Code
I26.99 (claims format: I2699)
Description
Other pulmonary embolism without acute cor pulmonale
Billable
Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Valid for
Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter
9. Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99)
Block
I26-I28 Pulmonary heart disease and diseases of pulmonary circulation
Parent codes
I26 › I26.9

Notes for I26.99

Applicable to:
  • Acute pulmonary embolism NOS
  • Other thrombotic pulmonary embolism without acute cor pulmonale
  • Pulmonary embolism NOS

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

I26 – Pulmonary embolism

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)

Index terms for I26.99

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Related codes in I26.9

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code I26.99?

I26.99 is the ICD-10-CM code for other pulmonary embolism without acute cor pulmonale, in the block I26-I28 (Pulmonary heart disease and diseases of pulmonary circulation).

Is I26.99 a billable code?

Yes. I26.99 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does I26.99 belong to?

It belongs to category I26 – Pulmonary embolism.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.