ICD Code I26.09

ICD code I26.09 is other types of pulmonary embolism that occur with acute cor pulmonale, which means a sudden strain or failure of the right side of the heart due to a blockage in the lung's blood vessels.

1. Evidence of pulmonary embolism confirmed by imaging or diagnostic testing

2. Presence of acute cor pulmonale, indicated by right ventricular dysfunction or failure

3. Absence of chronic cor pulmonale or pre-existing right heart disease

4. Symptoms such as sudden onset dyspnea, chest pain, tachycardia, or syncope

5. Signs of right heart strain on ECG, echocardiogram, or laboratory markers

6. Exclusion of massive or saddle pulmonary embolism if specified elsewhere

7. No documentation of septic or fat embolism

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code I26.09 include:

- 92950 (Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, per event)

- 93451 (Right heart catheterization)

- 37211 (Transcatheter therapy, infusion for thrombolysis, initial treatment)

- 37187 (Transcatheter removal of non-coronary intravascular foreign body)

- 75896 (Transcatheter therapy, radiological supervision and interpretation)

- 99291 (Critical care, evaluation and management, first 30-74 minutes)

- 99292 (Critical care, each additional 30 minutes)

- 31500 (Intubation, endotracheal, emergency procedure)

- 36415 (Collection of venous blood by venipuncture)

- 96365 (Intravenous infusion, for therapy, prophylaxis, or diagnosis; initial, up to 1 hour)

CPT code selection should be based on the specific services rendered for the management of I26.09.

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