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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Atrial Flutter with Rapid Ventricular Response

ICD-10 Coding for Atrial Flutter with Rapid Ventricular Response

I48.3
I48.4

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for atrial flutter with rapid ventricular response includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Atrial Flutter with RVR
Atrial Flutter with Fast Heart Rate
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Atrial Flutter with Rapid Ventricular Response

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Atrial Flutter with Rapid Ventricular Response

Use ICD-10 code I48.3 for typical atrial flutter, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Typical atrial flutter

Billable Code
I48.3
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • ECG shows sawtooth flutter waves in inferior leads
documentation:
  • • Document ventricular rate and ECG findings

Applicable To

  • • Counterclockwise isthmus-dependent flutter

Important Notes

  • • Ensure ECG documentation supports the diagnosis of typical atrial flutter.

Atypical atrial flutter

Billable Code
I48.4
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • ECG showing atypical flutter patterns
documentation:
  • • Document ventricular rate and ECG findings

Applicable To

  • • Non-isthmus-dependent flutter

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies atypical flutter type.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z86.79

History of circulatory disease

Use if patient has a history of ablation or cardioversion.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for atrial flutter with rapid ventricular response?

The ICD-10 code for typical atrial flutter with rapid ventricular response is I48.3, while atypical atrial flutter is coded as I48.4. Ensure ECG documentation supports the diagnosis.

How is atrial flutter with RVR documented?

Document the type of atrial flutter, ventricular rate, and ECG findings. Include symptoms and management steps for comprehensive documentation.

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