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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Atrial Premature Complex

ICD-10 Coding for Atrial Premature Complex

I49.1

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

Also Known as:
Atrial Ectopic Beats
Premature Atrial Contractions
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Atrial Premature Complex

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Atrial Premature Complex

Use ICD-10 code I49.1 for atrial premature depolarization, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Atrial premature depolarization

Billable Code
I49.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of premature P-wave on EKG
documentation:
  • • Documented frequency of PACs on Holter monitor

Applicable To

  • • Atrial ectopic beats
  • • Premature atrial contractions

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'atrial premature depolarization' or 'atrial ectopic beats'.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

I10

Essential (primary) hypertension

Use if hypertension is a contributing factor to PACs.

E87.6

Hypokalemia

Use if electrolyte imbalance is present and contributing to PACs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for atrial premature complex?

The ICD-10 code for atrial premature complex is I49.1, used for atrial premature depolarization confirmed by EKG.

How to document atrial premature complexes?

Document the frequency of PACs, symptoms, and EKG findings to support the use of ICD-10 code I49.1.

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