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 |
|---|---|
English
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Pulmonary embolism |
French
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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 |
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Heparin is an anticoagulant and acts by inhibiting thrombin and by potentiating the naturally occurring inhibitors of activated Factor X (Xa). |