icd 10 code for i48.20

by Mr. Cordelia Kihn PhD 3 min read

ICD-10 code I48. 20 for Chronic atrial fibrillation, unspecified is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Diseases of the circulatory system .

What is the I48.20 code?

When to use I48.20?

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What is the ICD-10 code for I48 1?

Persistent atrial fibrillation1: Persistent atrial fibrillation.

What is the ICD-10 code for AFib on warfarin?

Long term (current) use of anticoagulants Z79. 01 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What is the diagnosis code for atrial fibrillation?

I48. 2 is used to report atrial fibrillation when specified as chronic or permanent (Will be expanded 10/1/19) I48. 0 is used to report atrial fibrillation when specified as paroxysmal.

What's paroxysmal atrial fibrillation?

Paroxysmal AFib are episodes of AFib that occur occasionally and usually stop spontaneously. Episodes can last a few seconds, hours or a few days before stopping and returning to normal sinus rhythm, which is the heart's normal rhythm. Some people may have single episodes of AFib.

What is the CPT code for I48 91?

I48. 91 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What is the ICD-10 code for long term anticoagulation?

01 Long term (current) use of anticoagulants.

How do you code chronic atrial fibrillation?

Chronic AFib is a nonspecific term that could be referring to paroxysmal, persistent, long-standing persistent, or permanent AFib. Since code I48. 2 is nonspecific, code I48. 1 is a more appropriate code assignment.

What is the ICD 10 code for AFib 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”.

What is the difference between atrial fibrillation and paroxysmal atrial fibrillation?

Atrial fibrillation, also known as A-fib, is the most common form of arrhythmia, which is a condition where a person experiences heart rhythm problems. Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation occurs when a rapid, erratic heart rate begins suddenly and then stops on its own within 7 days.

What are the three different types of atrial fibrillation?

There are three types of atrial fibrillation:Paroxysmal Afib: This type of Afib occurs intermittently and stops on its own within seven days.Persistent Afib: This type of atrial fibrillation lasts longer than seven days. ... Long-standing persistent Afib: This is similar to persistent Afib, but lasts longer than a year.

What is the difference between paroxysmal afib and chronic AFib?

Rapid AFib can lead to a rapid pulse rate, chronic AFib has occurred for a long time, and paroxysmal AFib refers to short bursts of atrial fibrillation.

What is the I48.20 code?

I48.20 is a billable diagnosis code used to specify a medical diagnosis of chronic atrial fibrillation, unspecified. The code I48.20 is valid during the fiscal year 2021 from October 01, 2020 through September 30, 2021 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions.

When to use I48.20?

Unspecified diagnosis codes like I48.20 are acceptable when clinical information is unknown or not available about a particular condition. Although a more specific code is preferable, unspecified codes should be used when such codes most accurately reflect what is known about a patient's condition.

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What is the I48.20 code?

I48.20 is a billable diagnosis code used to specify a medical diagnosis of chronic atrial fibrillation, unspecified. The code I48.20 is valid during the fiscal year 2021 from October 01, 2020 through September 30, 2021 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions.

When to use I48.20?

Unspecified diagnosis codes like I48.20 are acceptable when clinical information is unknown or not available about a particular condition. Although a more specific code is preferable, unspecified codes should be used when such codes most accurately reflect what is known about a patient's condition.

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