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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation

ICD-10 Coding for Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation

I48.0

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

Also Known as:
PAF
Intermittent Atrial Fibrillation
Self-terminating Atrial Fibrillation
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation

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

clinical:
  • • Episodes terminate spontaneously within 7 days
documentation:
  • • Explicit mention of 'paroxysmal' in clinical notes

Applicable To

  • • Episodes that terminate spontaneously
  • • Recurrent episodes with self-resolution

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'paroxysmal' to avoid using unspecified codes.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z86.79

Personal history of other diseases of the circulatory system

Use when documenting a resolved history of AF.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation?

The ICD-10 code for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation is I48.0, used for episodes that terminate spontaneously within 7 days.

How is paroxysmal atrial fibrillation documented?

Document paroxysmal atrial fibrillation by noting self-terminating episodes, confirmed by ECG or Holter monitor.

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