Michigan Subscriber Answer: Your ICD-10 options for atrial fibrillation are: I48.0, Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation I48.1, Persistent atrial fibrillation I48.2, Chronic atrial fibrillation I48.91, Unspecified atrial fibrillation. Atrial fibrillation is a condition where the [...]
Atrial Fibrillation (AFIB) ICD 10. The code for types of atrial fibrillation (afib) and flutter in the ICD 10 is I48.
Physician has prescribed anticoagulants to manage Afib further. ICD-10 codes for this scenario would be: I48.91 – Atrial fibrillation unspecified. E78.00 – High cholesterol. I10 – Hypertension. Note: Afib with rapid ventricular response (RVR) should be coded as unspecified afib. Afib ICD 10 Example 2
Tests to be used to detect Afib are electrocardiogram, echocardiogram, holter monitor, stress test and chest X-ray. Afib can be managed with anti-arrhythmic or anticoagulant drugs. Even after doing ablation procedure to correct Afib there may be need of medication.
Note: Afib with rapid ventricular response (RVR) should be coded as unspecified afib.
ICD: International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems
Atrial fibrillation is also referred to as “A-Fib” or “AF.”
The common signs and symptoms of atrial fibrillation are palpitations, dizziness, shortness of breath, fatigue, weakness, reduced ability to exercise, lightheadedness, chest pain. Most commonly used ICD-10 codes.
Symptoms of Atrial Fibrillation. AFIB can exist without any symptoms and remain undetected until the person has a medical check-up. The common signs and symptoms of atrial fibrillation are palpitations, dizziness, shortness of breath, fatigue, weakness, reduced ability to exercise, lightheadedness, chest pain.