Is I26.9 a billable code?
No. I26.9 is a header code that groups 7 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
I26.9: Pulmonary embolism without acute cor pulmonale
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
I26.9 groups related diagnoses under pulmonary embolism without acute cor pulmonale. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under I26.9
- I26.90Septic pulmonary embolism without acute cor pulmonale
- I26.92Saddle embolus of pulmonary artery without acute cor pulmonale
- I26.93Single subsegmental thrombotic pulmonary embolism without acute cor pulmonale
- I26.94Multiple subsegmental thrombotic pulmonary emboli without acute cor pulmonale
- I26.95Cement embolism of pulmonary artery without acute cor pulmonale
- I26.96Fat embolism of pulmonary artery without acute cor pulmonale
- I26.99Other pulmonary embolism without acute cor pulmonale
Other codes in I26 Pulmonary embolism
I26.9 questions
What does I26.9 mean?
I26.9 is the ICD-10-CM code for Pulmonary embolism without acute cor pulmonale. It is in chapter 9, Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.