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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Sustained Ventricular Tachycardia

ICD-10 Coding for Sustained Ventricular Tachycardia

I47.20
I47.21
I47.29

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

Also Known as:
VT
Ventricular Tachycardia
Sustained VT
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Sustained Ventricular Tachycardia

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Sustained Ventricular Tachycardia

Use ICD-10 code I47.20 for ventricular tachycardia, unspecified, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Ventricular tachycardia, unspecified

Billable Code
I47.20
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • ECG showing ventricular complexes ≥100 bpm
  • • QRS duration >120 ms

Applicable To

  • • Unspecified ventricular tachycardia

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies if the VT is sustained or non-sustained.

Torsades de Pointes

Billable Code
I47.21
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • QT interval >500 ms
  • • Polymorphic VT on ECG

Applicable To

  • • Polymorphic VT with QT prolongation

Important Notes

  • • Ensure QT prolongation is documented.

Other ventricular tachycardia

Billable Code
I47.29
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Sustained VT lasting ≥30 seconds
  • • ECG confirmation

Applicable To

  • • Sustained ventricular tachycardia

Important Notes

  • • Ensure duration and ECG findings are documented.
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for sustained ventricular tachycardia?

The ICD-10 code for sustained ventricular tachycardia is I47.29. It is used when the VT lasts 30 seconds or more.

How do you code Torsades de Pointes?

Torsades de Pointes is coded as I47.21, requiring documentation of QT prolongation and polymorphic VT.

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