What ICD-10 Codes are Used for Acute Pulmonary Embolism?
Acute Pulmonary Embolism (APE) is a serious medical condition characterized by a sudden blockage in the pulmonary arteries, typically by a blood clot that has traveled from the legs or other parts of the body. When documenting or diagnosing this condition, specific ICD-10 codes are utilized to ensure standardized classification and effective patient care.
These are the ICD-10 Codes used for Acute Pulmonary Embolism:
- I26.0: Acute pulmonary embolism with the mention of acute cor pulmonale. This code describes a pulmonary embolism with heart complications.
- I26.9: Acute pulmonary embolism without the mention of acute cor pulmonale. This code refers to an acute pulmonary embolism without heart complications.
- I26.02: Saddle embolus of the pulmonary artery. Refers to a large embolus lodged at a bifurcation in the lung's main artery.
- I26.92: Acute embolism of the unspecified pulmonary artery. This code is used for unspecified acute pulmonary artery embolism.
