I26.93
Billable codeSingle subsegmental thrombotic pulmonary embolism without acute cor pulmonale
The ICD-10 code for single subsegmental thrombotic pulmonary embolism without acute cor pulmonale is I26.93.
Clinical notes
Also known as
Alternate wording, synonyms, or specific conditions that fall under this code, listed to help confirm you've picked the right one.
- Subsegmental pulmonary embolism NOS
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Related codes in this category
- I26.90Septic pulmonary embolism without acute cor pulmonale
- I26.92Saddle embolus of pulmonary artery without acute cor pulmonale
- I26.94Multiple subsegmental thrombotic pulmonary emboli without acute cor pulmonale
- I26.95Cement embolism of pulmonary artery without acute cor pulmonale
- I26.96Fat embolism of pulmonary artery without acute cor pulmonale
- I26.99Other pulmonary embolism without acute cor pulmonale
- I26.93Single subsegmental thrombotic pulmonary embolism without acute cor pulmonale
Associated MS-DRGs
I26.93 can serve as the principal diagnosis for these Medicare Severity Diagnosis-Related Groups.
Informational only — actual DRG assignment also depends on procedures, complications/comorbidities (CC/MCC), discharge status, and payer-specific rules not reflected here.
- DRG 157Dental and Oral Diseases with MCC
- DRG 158Dental and Oral Diseases with CC
- DRG 159Dental and Oral Diseases without CC/MCC
- DRG 173Ultrasound Accelerated and Other Thrombolysis with Principal Diagnosis Pulmonary Embolism
- DRG 175Pulmonary Embolism with MCC or Acute Cor Pulmonale
- DRG 176Pulmonary Embolism without MCC