I27.82
Billable

Chronic pulmonary embolism

Billable / Specific Code

What is Chronic pulmonary embolism?

ICD-10-CM I27.82 is the diagnosis code for Chronic pulmonary embolism. This code falls under the section "Pulmonary heart disease and diseases of pulmonary circulation" within Chapter 9 — Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.

⛔ Excludes1

Coding Guidelines for I27.82

⛔ Type 1 Excludes (Never code together)

The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as I27.82. They are mutually exclusive:

  • personal history of pulmonary embolism (Z86.711)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where I27.82 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Related Codes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is I27.82 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, I27.82 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does I27.82 mean?

I27.82 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Chronic pulmonary embolism". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of I27.82?

The parent code of I27.82 is I27.8 ("Other specified pulmonary heart diseases"). I27.82 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is I27.82 in?

I27.82 is located in Section I26-I28 — "Pulmonary heart disease and diseases of pulmonary circulation" within Chapter 9 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use I27.82?

Use I27.82 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Chronic pulmonary embolism" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Chronic pulmonary embolism?

The ICD-10-CM code for Chronic pulmonary embolism is I27.82.

Can I27.82 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, I27.82 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is I27.82 in?

I27.82 is in Chapter 9 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What conditions are excluded from I27.82?

Type 1 Excludes for I27.82 include: personal history of pulmonary embolism (Z86.711).

Is I27.82 valid for 2026?

Yes, I27.82 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

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Code Details
I27.82
Chronic pulmonary embolism
Billable / Specific Code
9 — Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99)
I26-I28 — Pulmonary heart disease and diseases of pulmonary circulation
2026 ICD-10-CM