Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for arrhythmia includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.
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Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Arrhythmia
Use ICD-10 code I48.0 for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.
Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis
Presence of cardiac pacemaker
Use when a pacemaker is present and relevant to the arrhythmia management.
Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Use if coronary artery disease is present and relevant.
The ICD-10 code for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation is I48.0, used when episodes terminate spontaneously within 7 days.
Ventricular tachycardia is coded as I47.2 in ICD-10, applicable when VT is confirmed by ECG and sustained for more than 30 seconds.