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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Heart Palpitations

ICD-10 Coding for Heart Palpitations

R00.2
I48.91

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

Also Known as:
Palpitations
Irregular Heartbeat
Fluttering Heart
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Heart Palpitations

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Heart Palpitations

Use ICD-10 code R00.2 for palpitations, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Palpitations

Billable Code
R00.2
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • ECG shows sinus rhythm
coding:
  • • No specific arrhythmia documented

Applicable To

  • • Unexplained palpitations

Important Notes

  • • Ensure no specific arrhythmia is documented before using R00.2.

Unspecified atrial fibrillation

Billable Code
I48.91
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

Applicable To

  • • Atrial fibrillation with palpitations

Important Notes

  • • Ensure ECG confirmation of atrial fibrillation.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

I49.9

Cardiac arrhythmia, unspecified

Use when an arrhythmia is suspected but not specified.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for heart palpitations?

The ICD-10 code for heart palpitations is R00.2, used when no specific arrhythmia is confirmed.

When should I use the code R00.2?

Use R00.2 for palpitations when ECG shows normal sinus rhythm and no specific arrhythmia is documented.

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