icd 10 code for nonvalvular atrial fibrillation

Afib ICD 10 Code list and guidelines:

Afib ICD 10 codes	Description
I48.0	Afib: Paroxysmal
I48.11	: Longstanding persistent
I48.19	: Other persistent
I48.20	: Chronic

Apr 27 2022

Full Answer

What is valvular and nonvalvular AFIB?

What is valvular atrial fibrillation? Currently, ‘valvular AF’ refers to patients with mitral stenosis or artificial heart valves (and valve repair in North American guidelines only). Valvular AF should be treated with coumadin or VKAs. Patients with “non-valvular AF” may have other types of valvular heart disease, as you will see below.

What is non valvular AFIB?

“Valvular” refers to the valves that let blood in and out of the heart. Doctors once used the term “nonvalvular A-fib” to refer to a specific type of irregular heart rhythm. This type originates in the upper chambers of the heart and does not result from a mechanical heart valve or a blockage in one of the valves.

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

Can atrial fibrillation be life threatening?

While atrial fibrillation is a relatively common and treatable condition, it can lead to life-threatening consequences if left unchecked. Symptoms include palpitations, weakness, lethargy, dizziness, lightheadedness, shortness of breath, and chest pain.

What is the ICD 10 code for non valvular atrial fibrillation?

I48. 91 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 I48.

Is I48 2 still valid?

I48. 2 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are multiple codes below it that contain a greater level of detail. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM I48. 2 became effective on October 1, 2021.

What is the ICD 10 code for atrial fibrillation with slow ventricular response?

The code for “atrial fibrillation with RVR” is I48. 91 Unspecified atrial fibrillation.

What is the ICD-10-CM code for chronic 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.

Is I48 2 a billable code?

I48. 2 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2019 edition of ICD-10-CM I48. 2 became effective on October 1, 2018.

What is atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response?

What is Afib with RVR? Some cases of Afib involve atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response (RVR). This is when the rapid contractions of the atria make the ventricles beat too quickly. If the ventricles beat too fast, they can't receive enough blood.

What is the 2021 ICD 10 code for AFib with RVR?

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I48 I48.

Can you code atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter together?

Chronic AF is reported using code I48. 20 (a CC) when the specific type of AF is not documented. When the diagnosis is atrial flutter/fibrillation, assign both the code for atrial flutter (I48. 92) and atrial fibrillation based on the specific type of atrial fibrillation.

What is unspecified atrial fibrillation?

Atrial fibrillation (A-fib) is an irregular and often very rapid heart rhythm (arrhythmia) that can lead to blood clots in the heart. A-fib increases the risk of stroke, heart failure and other heart-related complications.

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 chronic anticoagulation?

ICD-10-CM Code for Long term (current) use of anticoagulants Z79. 01.

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.

What is atypical atrial flutter?

Atypical atrial flutter, while similar in heartbeat abnormality to Type 1 Atrial Flutter, refers to the clockwise pattern of electrical impulses of the heart beat pattern.

What are the two chambers of the heart called?

It is divided into four chambers. The two chambers on the top are called the left and right atria and the two on the bottom are called the left and right ventricles.

What is a type 1 flutter?

Typical Atrial Flutter (Type I Atrial Flutter) An atrial flutter is an abnormal heart rhythm where the heart beats regularly but at a much faster beat than normal. In this condition they actually beat faster and the ventricles beat at their normal rate, so the atria can beat at a rate of 4:1 with the ventricles.

How to regulate heartbeat?

Heartbeat patterns can be regulated with medications and/or electrocardioversion ( an electrical shock of the heart). There are also procedures and surgeries that can be done to regulate abnormal heartbeat patterns. The following may be options of surgical procedures to treat atrial fibrillation: Catheter Ablation.

How many beats does a heart beat?

What we normally refer to as one heart beat, can actually be divided into two beats. (Think “lub-dub, lub-dub, lub-dub”). The first is usually a little softer and the second is has more emphasis. During this first beat, or the ‘lub’ beat, the atria and ventricles are relaxed and are filling with blood.

What is a flutter?

Definition: What is Atrial Fibrillation & Flutter? Atrial fibrillation is an abnormal heart rhythm. In atrial fibrillation, the atria do not contract normally. Instead they ‘quiver’ and blood is not pushed down into the ventricles as it should be. In atrial fibrillation, the beat is irregular.

What is the risk score for nonvalvular AF?

All patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of nonvalvular AF or atrial flutter who do not have a documented CHA2DS2-VASc risk score of 0 or 1

Does AF cause stroke?

AF, whether paroxysmal, persistent, or permanent and whether symptomatic or silent , significantly increases the risk of thromboembolic ischemic stroke. Nonvalvular atrial fibrillation increases the risk of stroke 5 times, and AF in the setting of mitral stenosis increases the risk of stroke 20 times over that of patients in sinus rhythm.