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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Cardiorespiratory Arrest

ICD-10 Coding for Cardiorespiratory Arrest

I46.9
I46.2
I46.8

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

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

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Cardiorespiratory 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

  • • Non-perfusing rhythm confirmed by ECG or defibrillator
  • • Absence of pulse and respiration

Applicable To

  • • Cardiac arrest NOS

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation excludes other causes before using I46.9.

Cardiac arrest due to underlying cardiac condition

Billable Code
I46.2
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • ECG showing ST elevation
  • • Troponin levels indicating myocardial infarction

Applicable To

  • • Cardiac arrest due to myocardial infarction

Important Notes

  • • Sequence the underlying cardiac condition before I46.2.

Cardiac arrest due to other underlying condition

Billable Code
I46.8
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Documentation of non-cardiac cause such as drowning or electrolyte imbalance

Applicable To

  • • Cardiac arrest due to non-cardiac causes like drowning

Important Notes

  • • Sequence the non-cardiac condition before I46.8.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R09.2

Respiratory arrest

Use alongside I46.x to indicate cardiorespiratory arrest.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for cardiorespiratory arrest?

The ICD-10 code for cardiorespiratory arrest is I46.9 for unspecified cardiac arrest. Use I46.2 if due to a cardiac condition, or I46.8 if due to a non-cardiac cause.

How should cardiorespiratory arrest be documented?

Document the time of arrest, witness status, initial rhythm, interventions, and ROSC time. Use templates to ensure completeness.

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