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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Irregular Heartbeat

ICD-10 Coding for Irregular Heartbeat

I48.0
I48.1
R00.1

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

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

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Irregular Heartbeat

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

  • • Documentation must specify 'paroxysmal' or 'intermittent' for accurate coding.

Applicable To

  • • Intermittent atrial fibrillation

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'paroxysmal' to avoid misclassification.

Persistent atrial fibrillation

Non-Billable
I48.1
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

    Applicable To

    • • Chronic persistent atrial fibrillation

    Important Notes

    • • Persistent atrial fibrillation should be clearly documented to avoid misclassification.

    Bradycardia, unspecified

    Billable Code
    R00.1
    Billable

    Diagnostic Criteria

      Important Notes

      • • Ensure documentation supports the use of an unspecified code.
      Ancillary Codes

      Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

      Z79.01

      Long-term (current) use of anticoagulants

      Use to indicate ongoing anticoagulant therapy linked to atrial fibrillation.

      Frequently Asked Questions

      What is the ICD-10 code for irregular heartbeat?

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

      How do you code atrial fibrillation?

      Atrial fibrillation is coded based on its type: I48.0 for paroxysmal, I48.1 for persistent, and I48.2 for chronic.

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