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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Ventricular Arrhythmia

ICD-10 Coding for Ventricular Arrhythmia

I47.2
I47.21
I49.01

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

Also Known as:
Ventricular Tachycardia
Ventricular Fibrillation
Torsades de Pointes
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Ventricular Arrhythmia

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Ventricular Arrhythmia

Use ICD-10 code I47.2 for ventricular tachycardia, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Ventricular tachycardia

Non-Billable
I47.2
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • ECG confirmation of VT

Applicable To

  • • Sustained ventricular tachycardia
  • • Non-sustained ventricular tachycardia

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies VT type and duration.

Torsades de Pointes

Billable Code
I47.21
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • ECG showing TdP
  • • QTc interval >500 ms

Applicable To

  • • Polymorphic VT with prolonged QT interval

Important Notes

  • • Document drug causality if applicable.

Ventricular fibrillation

Billable Code
I49.01
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Defibrillator report showing VF

Applicable To

  • • VF without documented cause

Important Notes

  • • Ensure VF is documented as primary arrhythmia.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

I45.81

Long QT syndrome

Use with I47.21 for Torsades de Pointes.

T36-T50

Adverse drug effects

Use if TdP is drug-induced.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for ventricular tachycardia?

The ICD-10 code for ventricular tachycardia is I47.2, with subcodes for specific types like I47.21 for Torsades de Pointes.

How is Torsades de Pointes coded in ICD-10?

Torsades de Pointes is coded as I47.21 in ICD-10, often requiring an additional code for long QT syndrome.

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