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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Atrial Arrhythmia

ICD-10 Coding for Atrial Arrhythmia

I48.0
I48.11

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

Also Known as:
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Flutter
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Atrial Arrhythmia

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Atrial Arrhythmia

Use ICD-10 code I48.0 for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation

Billable Code
I48.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • EKG confirmation of paroxysmal AF
documentation:
  • • Documented resolution within 48 hours

Applicable To

  • • Self-terminating episodes
  • • Recurrent episodes

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'paroxysmal' to avoid unspecified coding.

Longstanding persistent atrial fibrillation

Billable Code
I48.11
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Failed cardioversion attempts
  • • Continuous AF documented for over a year

Applicable To

  • • Continuous atrial fibrillation for over 12 months

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation includes duration and failed cardioversion attempts.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z79.01

Long-term (current) use of anticoagulants

Use when patient is on anticoagulation therapy for stroke prevention.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for atrial arrhythmia?

The ICD-10 code for atrial arrhythmia includes a range of codes such as I48.0 for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation and I48.11 for longstanding persistent atrial fibrillation.

How do you code atrial fibrillation?

Code atrial fibrillation based on its type: paroxysmal (I48.0), persistent (I48.19), or longstanding persistent (I48.11). Ensure documentation specifies the type.

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