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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Irregular Heart Rhythm

ICD-10 Coding for Irregular Heart Rhythm

I48.0
I48.11
I47.1

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

Also Known as:
Arrhythmia
Cardiac Dysrhythmia
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Irregular Heart Rhythm

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Irregular Heart Rhythm

Use ICD-10 code I48.0 for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation

Billable Code
I48.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • ECG shows spontaneous resolution within 24 hours

Applicable To

  • • Self-terminating atrial fibrillation

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the duration and resolution of episodes.

Persistent atrial fibrillation

Billable Code
I48.11
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • AF >7 days requiring cardioversion

Applicable To

  • • Atrial fibrillation lasting more than 7 days

Important Notes

  • • Document the duration and any interventions attempted.

Supraventricular tachycardia

Non-Billable
I47.1
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • ECG showing regular narrow QRS complex

Applicable To

  • • Regular narrow QRS complex tachycardia

Important Notes

  • • Ensure ECG findings are documented to support the code.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z95.0

Presence of cardiac pacemaker

Use when a pacemaker is present and managing the arrhythmia.

I50.9

Heart failure, unspecified

Use when heart failure is present with persistent AF.

R00.0

Tachycardia, unspecified

Use when specific type of tachycardia is not documented.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for irregular heart rhythm?

The ICD-10 code for irregular heart rhythm varies based on the specific type, such as I48.0 for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation.

How do you document atrial fibrillation?

Document atrial fibrillation by specifying the type, duration, and any ECG findings. Include details of any interventions.

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