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Follow Documentation, Guidelines for Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation

Published on Mon Sep 22, 2025

Question: I’ve been seeing paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (A.fib) diagnoses all over the place — far more than earlier in my coding career. I’m wondering whether it’s become a sort of catchall diagnosis and being reported too frequently. Should A. fib always be considered paroxysmal if the episodes are under seven days? AAPC Forum Participant Answer: As a coder, it’s crucial [...]
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