I26 ICD-10-CM Code: Pulmonary embolism
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
I26Pulmonary embolism
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where I26 sits
- 1
Chapter 9
Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99)
- 2
Section
Pulmonary heart disease and diseases of pulmonary circulation (I26-I28)
- 3
Category I26
Pulmonary embolism
- 4
Code I26
Pulmonary embolism
Codes under I26
I26 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for I26.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for I26.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for I26.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- cor pulmonale without embolism (I27.81)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
- 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)
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code I26 mean?
I26 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Pulmonary embolism.”
Is I26 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. I26 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is I26 located in ICD-10-CM?
I26 is listed in Chapter 9, Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99), within Pulmonary heart disease and diseases of pulmonary circulation (I26-I28) (I26–I28), under category I26, Pulmonary embolism.
What coding notes are listed for I26?
No inclusion terms are listed for I26 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: cor pulmonale without embolism (I27.81). Excludes2 notes: 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).