Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for sudden cardiac arrest includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.
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Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Use ICD-10 code I46.2 for cardiac arrest due to underlying cardiac condition, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.
Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis
Cardiogenic shock
Use when cardiogenic shock is present alongside cardiac arrest.
Sudden cardiac arrest is coded using I46.x series in ICD-10, with specific codes based on the underlying cause, such as I46.2 for cardiac causes.
Use ICD-10 code I46.8 for cardiac arrest due to non-cardiac causes, such as drowning or overdose.