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Wiki Dx code for an ICD shock.

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FLSJarrel

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Here's one for you. Is there a dx code if an implantible cardioverter defibrillator works as it should and shocks its person? I have the code if their is a mechanical failure of the ICD (996.04), but what if it is working correctly? The report states "the patient's ICD went off and shocked him 3 times, most likely it was just secondary to ventricular arrhythmia".
If anyone could point me in the right direction, it would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
 
FLSJarrel said:
Here's one for you. Is there a dx code if an implantible cardioverter defibrillator works as it should and shocks its person? I have the code if their is a mechanical failure of the ICD (996.04), but what if it is working correctly? The report states "the patient's ICD went off and shocked him 3 times, most likely it was just secondary to ventricular arrhythmia".
If anyone could point me in the right direction, it would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
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In my opinion since it went off appropriately I would use the ventricular arrhythmia as the dx.

Jessica CPC, CCC
 
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