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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Sick Sinus Syndrome

ICD-10 Coding for Sick Sinus Syndrome

I49.5

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

Also Known as:
SSS
Tachycardia-Bradycardia Syndrome
Sinoatrial Node Dysfunction
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Sick Sinus Syndrome

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Sick Sinus Syndrome

Use ICD-10 code I49.5 for sick sinus syndrome, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Sick sinus syndrome

Billable Code
I49.5
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Documented ECG or Holter findings supporting SSS
coding:
  • • Presence of pacemaker requires additional Z95.0 code
documentation:
  • • Use specific terms like 'tachycardia-bradycardia syndrome' for I49.5

Applicable To

  • • Tachycardia-bradycardia syndrome
  • • Sinoatrial node dysfunction

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'sick sinus syndrome' or 'tachycardia-bradycardia syndrome' for accurate coding.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z95.0

Presence of cardiac pacemaker

Use alongside I49.5 when a pacemaker is present.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for sick sinus syndrome?

The ICD-10 code for sick sinus syndrome is I49.5, which includes tachycardia-bradycardia syndrome and sinoatrial node dysfunction.

How do you code sick sinus syndrome with a pacemaker?

Code I49.5 for sick sinus syndrome and add Z95.0 to indicate the presence of a cardiac pacemaker.

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