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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Advanced Life Support

ICD-10 Coding for Advanced Life Support

A0427

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for advanced life support includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
ALS
Emergency Medical Services - ALS
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Advanced Life Support

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Advanced Life Support

Use ICD-10 code A0427 for als1 - emergency transport, advanced life support level 1, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

ALS1 - Emergency transport, advanced life support level 1

Non-Billable
A0427
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of clinical indicators such as cardiac arrest
documentation:
  • • Detailed documentation of ALS interventions

Applicable To

  • • ALS interventions such as intubation, defibrillation

Important Notes

  • • Ensure all ALS interventions are clearly documented with time stamps.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

I21.01

ST elevation (STEMI) myocardial infarction of anterior wall

Use to indicate the underlying condition necessitating ALS.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for advanced life support services?

Advanced life support services are coded using HCPCS codes like A0427 for ALS1 emergency transport, not ICD-10 diagnosis codes.

How do you document ALS interventions?

Document ALS interventions by listing each procedure and medication administered, including time stamps and clinical indicators.

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