I26.99 — Other pulmonary embolism without acute cor pulmonale

I26.99

ICD-10 Chapter 9: Circulatory System — illustrative image — Chapter 9: Diseases of the circulatory system (I00–I99) — illustrative image

What this code means

A pulmonary embolism is a blood clot that travels to the lungs and blocks a pulmonary artery; this code covers other forms without acute heart strain.

Also called: pulmonary embolism, pe, blood clot on the lung.

When this code is used

Used for other pulmonary embolism without acute cor pulmonale.

Where it sits in ICD-10-CM

Code I26.99 belongs to Chapter 9: Diseases of the circulatory system, which covers codes I00–I99 in the FY2027 ICD-10-CM tabular list. The official description above is copied verbatim from the CDC/NCHS FY2027 code file.

Related symptoms

Related anatomy

Lungs

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Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10-CM code I26.99?

I26.99 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for “Other pulmonary embolism without acute cor pulmonale”. A pulmonary embolism is a blood clot that travels to the lungs and blocks a pulmonary artery; this code covers other forms without acute heart strain.

When is code I26.99 used?

Used for other pulmonary embolism without acute cor pulmonale. It belongs to Chapter 9 of ICD-10-CM (Diseases of the circulatory system).

This guide explains ICD-10-CM codes in plain language for patients, students and other readers. It is educational information only — not coding, billing or medical advice. The code recorded for any real encounter is assigned from the full clinical documentation by the treating team and qualified coders, and only they can decide which code fits a specific case.