ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for I26.09
Other pulmonary embolism with acute cor pulmonale
Coding Notes & Guidelines for I26.09
Inclusion Terms
- Acute cor pulmonale NOS
- Other thrombotic pulmonary embolism with acute cor pulmonale
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code I26.09 (Other pulmonary embolism with acute cor pulmonale)
ICD-10-CM code I26.09 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM I26.09 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about I26.09 - Other pulmonary embolism with acute cor pulmonale. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Other pulmonary embolism with acute cor pulmonale.