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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Dysrhythmia

ICD-10 Coding for Dysrhythmia

I48.91
I49.01

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

Also Known as:
Arrhythmia
Irregular heartbeat
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Dysrhythmia

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Dysrhythmia

Use ICD-10 code I48.91 for unspecified atrial fibrillation, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Unspecified atrial fibrillation

Billable Code
I48.91
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Document atrial fibrillation with ECG confirmation.

Applicable To

  • • Atrial fibrillation not otherwise specified

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the type of atrial fibrillation if possible.

Ventricular fibrillation

Billable Code
I49.01
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Use when ventricular fibrillation is confirmed by ECG.

Applicable To

  • • Ventricular fibrillation not otherwise specified

Important Notes

  • • Document any underlying causes such as electrolyte imbalances.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z95.0

Presence of cardiac pacemaker

Use when a pacemaker is present in a patient with atrial fibrillation.

E87.5

Hyperkalemia

Use when hyperkalemia is the underlying cause of ventricular fibrillation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for dysrhythmia?

The ICD-10 code for unspecified cardiac dysrhythmia is I49.9. Specific types like atrial fibrillation have distinct codes such as I48.91.

How is atrial fibrillation coded in ICD-10?

Atrial fibrillation is coded as I48.91 for unspecified cases. Chronic atrial fibrillation is coded as I48.2.

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