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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Tachycardia-Bradycardia Syndrome

ICD-10 Coding for Tachycardia-Bradycardia Syndrome

I49.5
R00.1

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

Also Known as:
Tachy-Brady Syndrome
Sick Sinus Syndrome
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Tachycardia-Bradycardia Syndrome

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Tachycardia-Bradycardia 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:
  • • ECG shows alternating tachycardia and bradycardia
documentation:
  • • Explicit mention of tachycardia-bradycardia syndrome

Applicable To

  • • Tachycardia-bradycardia syndrome

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation includes specific phrases indicating alternating rhythms and symptomatic episodes.

Bradycardia, unspecified

Billable Code
R00.1
Billable

Important Notes

  • • Ensure bradycardia is documented without evidence of alternating rhythms.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

I25.10

Atherosclerotic heart disease

Use when ischemic heart disease is the underlying cause of sick sinus syndrome.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for tachycardia-bradycardia syndrome?

The ICD-10 code for tachycardia-bradycardia syndrome is I49.5, which is used for sick sinus syndrome.

When should R00.1 be used instead of I49.5?

R00.1 should be used when bradycardia is present without evidence of alternating tachyarrhythmias, unlike I49.5 which requires such documentation.

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