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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Atrial Fibrillation

ICD-10 Coding for Atrial Fibrillation

I48.0
I48.1x
I48.2x

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

Also Known as:
AF
AFib
A-fib
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Atrial Fibrillation

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

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

  • • AF episodes resolve spontaneously within 7 days.

Applicable To

  • • Self-terminating AF
  • • Episodes lasting <7 days

Important Notes

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

Persistent atrial fibrillation

Non-Billable
I48.1x
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

    Applicable To

    • • AF requiring intervention
    • • Duration >7 days

    Important Notes

    • • Documentation must specify 'persistent' to avoid unspecified coding.

    Chronic atrial fibrillation

    Non-Billable
    I48.2x
    Non-Billable

    Diagnostic Criteria

      Applicable To

      • • Longstanding persistent AF
      • • Permanent AF

      Important Notes

      • • Ensure documentation specifies 'chronic' or 'permanent' to avoid unspecified coding.

      Unspecified atrial fibrillation

      Billable Code
      I48.91
      Billable

      Diagnostic Criteria

        Applicable To

        • • AF not otherwise specified

        Important Notes

        • • Avoid using unspecified codes by ensuring detailed documentation.
        Frequently Asked Questions

        What is the ICD-10 code for atrial fibrillation?

        The ICD-10 code for unspecified atrial fibrillation is I48.91, but specific types like paroxysmal (I48.0) and persistent (I48.1x) should be used when documented.

        How do you code chronic atrial fibrillation?

        Chronic atrial fibrillation is coded as I48.2x, indicating longstanding or permanent AF with no plans for cardioversion.

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