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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Unspecified Atrial Fibrillation

ICD-10 Coding for Unspecified Atrial Fibrillation

I48.91

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for unspecified atrial fibrillation includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
AF unspecified
Unclassified AF
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Unspecified Atrial Fibrillation

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Unspecified Atrial Fibrillation

Use ICD-10 code I48.91 for unspecified atrial fibrillation, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Unspecified atrial fibrillation

Billable Code
I48.91
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

documentation:
  • Documentation must state 'type not specified' or equivalent.
clinical:
  • ECG findings must confirm AF without specifying type.

Applicable To

  • • Atrial fibrillation not otherwise specified

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation explicitly states 'type not specified' to justify the use of I48.91.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R00.1

Palpitations

Use when palpitations are a symptom of the AF episode.

Z95.810

Presence of automatic (implantable) cardiac defibrillator

Use to indicate the presence of a pacemaker when AF is active.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for unspecified atrial fibrillation?

The ICD-10 code for unspecified atrial fibrillation is I48.91, used when the type of atrial fibrillation is not documented.

When should I use the code I48.91?

Use I48.91 when the type of atrial fibrillation is not specified in the documentation.

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