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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Ventricular Premature Beats

ICD-10 Coding for Ventricular Premature Beats

I49.3
I49.40
I49.49

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

Also Known as:
Ventricular Premature Depolarizations
Premature Ventricular Contractions
Ventricular Ectopy
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Ventricular Premature Beats

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Ventricular Premature Beats

Use ICD-10 code I49.3 for ventricular premature depolarization, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Ventricular premature depolarization

Billable Code
I49.3
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • ECG confirmation of ventricular origin
documentation:
  • • Specific mention of 'ventricular premature depolarizations'

Applicable To

  • • Ventricular premature beats
  • • Ventricular ectopy

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies ventricular origin.

Unspecified premature depolarization

Billable Code
I49.40
Billable

Important Notes

  • • Avoid use if ventricular or atrial origin can be specified.

Other specified premature depolarization

Billable Code
I49.49
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Multifocal VPBs
  • • R-on-T phenomenon

Important Notes

  • • Ensure ECG findings support the specific type.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

I47.2

Ventricular tachycardia

Use when there are ≥3 consecutive VPBs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for ventricular premature beats?

The ICD-10 code for ventricular premature beats is I49.3, used when the ventricular origin is confirmed via ECG.

How are ventricular premature beats documented?

Document ventricular premature beats with specific ECG findings, including QRS morphology and coupling intervals.

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