ICD-10 Specific code I26: Pulmonary embolism

Specific codes in ICD-10 are unique alphanumeric designations used to identify and categorize diseases, disorders, and conditions. They consist of 3-5 characters, including both letters and numbers, that provide a high level of detail and specificity.

Translations

Language Translation
Flag for English language  English Pulmonary embolism
Flag for French language  French Embolie pulmonaire

Hierarchical position

Level Code Title
1 IX Diseases of the circulatory system
2 I26-I28 Pulmonary heart disease and diseases of pulmonary circulation
3 I26 Pulmonary embolism

Contents

Code Title
I26.0 Pulmonary embolism with mention of acute cor pulmonale
I26.9 Pulmonary embolism without mention of acute cor pulmonale

Indicated medicines

Active Ingredient Description
Heparin

Heparin is an anticoagulant and acts by inhibiting thrombin and by potentiating the naturally occurring inhibitors of activated Factor X (Xa).
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