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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Sudden Cardiac Arrest

ICD-10 Coding for Sudden Cardiac Arrest

I46.2
I46.8
I46.9

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.

Also Known as:
Cardiac Arrest
SCA
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Sudden Cardiac Arrest

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.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Cardiac arrest due to underlying cardiac condition

Billable Code
I46.2
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of ventricular fibrillation

Applicable To

  • • Cardiac arrest due to ventricular fibrillation

Important Notes

  • • Ensure the underlying cardiac condition is documented and coded first.

Cardiac arrest due to other condition

Billable Code
I46.8
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Cardiac arrest due to non-cardiac causes

Important Notes

  • • Ensure non-cardiac cause is well-documented.

Cardiac arrest, unspecified

Billable Code
I46.9
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Unspecified cardiac arrest

Important Notes

  • • Use only when no specific cause is documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R57.0

Cardiogenic shock

Use when cardiogenic shock is present alongside cardiac arrest.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is sudden cardiac arrest coded in ICD-10?

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.

What is the ICD-10 code for cardiac arrest due to a non-cardiac cause?

Use ICD-10 code I46.8 for cardiac arrest due to non-cardiac causes, such as drowning or overdose.

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