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I26

Pulmonary embolism

Specific Codes Under I26

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Inclusion Terms

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Code First

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Cannot Code Together

These codes cannot be used together with the current code, even if both conditions are present.

  • cor pulmonale without embolism (I27.81)

Can Code Together

These codes can be used together with the current code if both conditions are documented.

  • 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)

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