![]() I48.9 Unspecified atrial fibrillation and atrial flutterĪs you can see from the above, there are many specific codes, so we are needing to have specific documentation in the health record. ![]() I48.20 Chronic atrial fibrillation, unspecifiedĮxcludes1: Chronic persistent atrial fibrillation (I48.19) I48.19 Other persistent atrial fibrillation I48.11 Longstanding persistent atrial fibrillation The following lists the ICD-10-CM classification for Atrial fibrillation and flutter, some of the codes have five characters for specificity:Įxcludes1: Permanent atrial fibrillation (I48.21) Within ICD-10-CM you will find that Chapter 9 Circulatory System (I00-I99) contains that codes for cardiac arrythmias in the specific code range for “Other forms of heart disease”, I30-I5A. This clot then can be pushed through the heart and even become lodged in an artery or travel to the brain causing a stroke. The biggest risk factor with atrial fibrillation is that the blood, while trapped in the atria will coagulate, or form a clot. In atrial fibrillation, the beat is irregular. Instead, it will ‘quiver’ and blood will not be pushed down into the ventricles as it should be. With atrial fibrillation, the atria does not contract normally. In order to properly diagnose the specific type of arrythmia, the healthcare provider will conduct a physical examination and order an electrocardiogram and/or Holter monitor. These cardiac conditions are often accompanied by a flutter in the heart or chest, chest pain and even shortness of breath in addition to the arrhythmia. Individuals with heart disease and/or heart failure can also experience irregular cardiac arrhythmias so it is a best practice to review the clinical documentation and cardiac testing results carefully.
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