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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Cardiac Arrest

ICD-10 Coding for Cardiac Arrest

I46.9
I46.2

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

Also Known as:
Heart Arrest
Sudden Cardiac Arrest
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Cardiac Arrest

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Cardiac Arrest

Use ICD-10 code I46.9 for cardiac arrest, unspecified, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Cardiac arrest, unspecified

Billable Code
I46.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • • Absence of specific cause for cardiac arrest

Applicable To

  • • Unspecified cardiac arrest

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation supports the use of this code by confirming the absence of a specified cause.

Cardiac arrest due to cardiac condition

Billable Code
I46.2
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Cardiac arrest due to myocardial infarction

Important Notes

  • • Ensure the documentation clearly links the cardiac arrest to a specific cardiac condition.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z86.74

Personal history of sudden cardiac arrest

Use to indicate a history of cardiac arrest in the patient's medical history.

I21.09

ST elevation (STEMI) myocardial infarction involving other coronary artery of anterior wall

Use to specify the type of myocardial infarction causing the cardiac arrest.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for cardiac arrest?

The ICD-10 code for unspecified cardiac arrest is I46.9. Use I46.2 if the arrest is due to a cardiac condition.

How should cardiac arrest be documented?

Document the time of arrest, witness status, initial rhythm, interventions, and outcomes to ensure accurate coding and clinical management.

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