icd 10 code for history of atrial fibrillation status post cardioversion

by Shaylee Wisozk 10 min read

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

ICD-10

ICD-10 is the 10th revision of the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems (ICD), a medical classification list by the World Health Organization (WHO). It contains codes for diseases, signs and symptoms, abnormal findings, complaints, social circumstances, and external causes of injury or diseases.

Example 2

I48. 2 is used to report atrial fibrillation when specified as chronic or permanent (Will be expanded 10/1/19)

Full Answer

How to confirm atrial fibrillation?

When this happens, you may experience atrial fibrillation symptoms, including:

  • Rapid and irregular heartbeat
  • Fluttering or pounding in your chest
  • Dizziness

How is atrial fibrillation diagnosed and treated?

Treatment is based on decisions made regarding when to convert to normal sinus rhythm vs. when to treat with rate control, and, in either case, how to best reduce the risk of stroke. For most patients, rate control is preferred to rhythm control. Ablation therapy is used to destroy abnormal foci responsible for atrial fibrillation.

Are You newly diagnosed with atrial fibrillation?

The patient with newly diagnosed atrial fibrillation. The NHFA’s AF guidelines recommend opportunistic AF screening in patients aged ≥65 years with either radial pulse palpation followed by a 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) or a single-lead handheld ECG. 9 Therefore, AF can be diagnosed: during routine cardiac screening; because of new onset symptoms

What causes chronic atrial fibrillation?

You’re at risk of developing AFib if you:

  • are over age 60
  • have high blood pressure
  • have heart disease or structural heart problems
  • have sick sinus syndrome
  • have had heart surgery
  • are a binge drinker
  • have a family history of AFib
  • have sleep apnea
  • have chronic health conditions, such as hyperthyroidism, diabetes, or lung disease

What is the ICD-10 code for History of cardioversion?

89.

What is the ICD-10 code for History of AFIB?

I48. 9 Unspecified atrial fibrillation and atrial fl...

What is the ICD-10 code for status post AAA?

ICD-10-CM Code for Abdominal aortic aneurysm, without rupture I71. 4.

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

We have been assigning code 997.1 when postoperative atrial fibrillation is documented since this code is specifically indexed under “fibrillation,” “postoperative.” However, a surgeon at our facility is stating that arrhythmias after a CABG or valve replacement procedure should not be considered a complication.

What is a cardioversion procedure?

Cardioversion is a medical procedure that uses quick, low-energy shocks to restore a regular heart rhythm. It's a treatment for certain types of irregular heartbeats (arrhythmias), including atrial fibrillation (A-fib). Sometimes cardioversion is done using medications.

What is diagnosis code Z86 79?

Z86. 79 Personal history of other diseases of the circulatory system - ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Codes.

What is the difference between 76706 and 76775?

If a patient has just an abdominal aorta ultrasound, do we use code 76770 or 76775? Code 76706 is assigned when a screening ultrasound for AAA is ordered for a Medicare beneficiary. Otherwise, code 76775 would be assigned.

What diagnosis will cover AAA screening?

The ICD-10-CM code to support AAA screening is Z13. 6 Encounter for screening for cardiovascular disorders [abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)].

How do I code AAA?

I71.0 – Dissection of aortaI71.0 – Dissection of aorta.I71.3 – Abdominal aortic aneurysm, ruptured.I71.4 – Abdominal aortic aneurysm, without rupture.I71.5 – Thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm, ruptured.I71.6 – Thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm, without rupture.I71.8 – Aortic aneurysm of unspecified site, ruptured.More items...•

What is the ICD 10 code for status post cardiac ablation?

Other postprocedural cardiac functional disturbances following cardiac surgery. I97. 190 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM I97.

How do you code AFib after ablation?

AF successfully controlled by cardiac ablation alone (not requiring antiarrhythmic medications) should be reported using code Z86. 79 (history of AF). If cardiac ablation for AF was performed and the patient still requires medication to prevent recurrences, the diagnosis should be AF and not “history of AF”.

How do you code postoperative complications?

ICD-10-CM has made it easier to code complications by eliminating the separate complication (996-999) from ICD-9-CM and incorporating intra-operative and post-procedural complications into the separate body systems. For such complicated documentation, most healthcare practices now consider medical coding outsourcing.

How long does AFIB last?

There are different types of afib based on how long it lasts. Persistent – Lasts more than 7 days and it needs an intervention to restore the rhythm. Chronic (Permanent) – Chronic stays more than 12 months and it is called permanent when the abnormal heart rhythm cannot be restored.

What tests are used to detect AFIB?

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.

Is AFIB fatal?

Atrial Fibrillation is an irregular (often rapid) heartbeat which may lead to blood clot in the heart and travel to other parts of the body and make blocks. Afib itself is not fatal but it is critical when it leads to stroke or heart failure. Hence Afib needs to be managed.