ICD Code I26-

ICD code I26- is acute pulmonary embolism, which refers to a sudden blockage in one or more arteries in the lungs, usually caused by blood clots.

1. Sudden onset of dyspnea (shortness of breath)

2. Chest pain, often pleuritic in nature

3. Tachycardia (elevated heart rate)

4. Hypoxemia (low blood oxygen saturation)

5. Evidence of right ventricular dysfunction on imaging or echocardiogram

6. Signs of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), such as unilateral leg swelling or pain

7. Hemoptysis (coughing up blood), though less common

8. Syncope or unexplained hypotension in severe cases

9. Confirmation of diagnosis through imaging studies such as CT pulmonary angiography or ventilation-perfusion (V/Q) scan

10. Exclusion of other causes for the presenting symptoms

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

- 71250 (CT, thorax, without contrast)

- 71260 (CT, thorax, with contrast)

- 71270 (CT, thorax, without and with contrast)

- 93010 (Electrocardiogram, interpretation and report)

- 93306 (Echocardiography, transthoracic, complete)

- 96372 (Therapeutic, prophylactic, or diagnostic injection)

- 36415 (Collection of venous blood by venipuncture)

- 99221-99223 (Initial hospital care, per day, for the evaluation and management of a patient)

- 99231-99233 (Subsequent hospital care, per day, for the evaluation and management of a patient)

- 99238-99239 (Hospital discharge day management)

- 99284-99285 (Emergency department visit, high complexity)

CPT code selection should be based on the specific services rendered and clinical scenario associated with ICD code I26-.

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