Cardiology Coding Alert

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Put Prolonged QTc Question to Rest

Question: Which ICD-10-CM code should I use for a prolonged QTc interval? Indiana Subscriber Answer: The correct ICD-10-CM code is I45.81 (Long QT syndrome). Long QT syndrome affects the heart’s electrical system and can result in a rapid heartbeat and fainting. The QT interval is an indirect measure of the duration of the ventricular action potential (depolarization) and ventricular refractory period (repolarization). [...]
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