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ICD-10-CM Code for Ventricular fibrillation I49.01

ICD-10 code I49.01 for Ventricular fibrillation is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Diseases of the circulatory system .

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Official Long Descriptor

Ventricular fibrillation

I49

Excludes2: bradycardia NOS (R00.1)
neonatal dysrhythmia (P29.1-)
sinoatrial bradycardia (R00.1)
sinus bradycardia (R00.1)
vagal bradycardia (R00.1)

Code first cardiac arrhythmia complicating:
abortion or ectopic or molar pregnancy (O00-O07, O08.8)
obstetric surgery and procedures (O75.4)

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Denial 33208 for Dx
Hi, We have received denials stating the ICD doen't meet the NCD criteria. We usually come across with patients having the primary diagnosis from this CMS list - I44.1, I44.2, I49.5 and Q24.6, whi... [ Read More ]
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33274 Denied for Diagnosis
Hello everyone, I have billed 33274 with Dx: I49.5. I got a denial diagnosis for I49.5 from Molina Medicare Advantage. Any suggestions on how to get this paid ? Thanks, Kayla... [ Read More ]
POTS
[QUOTE="SharonCollachi, post: 480570, member: 654943"] There is no specific code. I49.8, Other specified cardiac arrhythmias. [/QUOTE] thank you... [ Read More ]
POTS
There is no specific code. I49.8, Other specified cardiac arrhythmias.... [ Read More ]
EP Ablation after Pacemaker Implant
Good Morning! I have a patient who had a dual Pacemaker implant on 9/3/2019. On 11/5/2019 patient had PVI ablation that I am having a hard time getting paid with Medicare. Here's what was billed. 9... [ Read More ]
CANPC HANDOUTS FOR LOCAL CHAPTER AAPC EL PASO, TEXAS 042020
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TAVR, MICRA, WATCHMAN
Hello, Has anyone had any issues with getting these 3 procedures paid with Medicare Noridian? I have seen an Issue with Medicare Noridian denying for incomplete information being on the claim. this ... [ Read More ]
EP Atrial mapping and possible ablation
What would be the appropriate CPT code to give for prior authorization regarding atrial mapping? The office note states as follows: Premature atrial contraction: ICD-10: I49.1, ICD-9: 427.61, Type: Vi... [ Read More ]
Getting denied for 33216.
Hello, Patient had 33284 and 33208 KX for I49.5. Then the cardiac electrode was displaced so patient had 33235 78 and 33216 78 59. 33216 is being denied inclusive to 33235. The insurance is BCN. ... [ Read More ]
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