Basics about ICD 9 code for Pulmonary embolism
The icd 9 code for pulmonary embolism is used for any embolus present in the pulmonary artery. The main exam performed for pulmonary embolism is CTA Chest. The CTA chest 71275 exam is performed for pulmonary embolism. ICD 9 code for plumonary embolism is easy to find in code book. ICD 9 code 415.19 is used for coding Pulmonary embolism. The main sign and symptoms are as follows for pulmonary embolism
Chest pain - 786.50
shortness of breath - 786.05
dyspnea - 786.09
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