Atrial Fibrillation ICD-10 Codes
All ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes for atrial fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is the most common cardiac arrhythmia. The primary ICD-10 code is I48.91 for unspecified atrial fibrillation. More specific codes include I48.0 for paroxysmal, I48.11 for longstanding persistent, and I48.19 for other persistent atrial fibrillation.
Total Codes
13
Billable Codes
9
Categories
1
Primary Code Categories
These are the top-level ICD-10-CM categories for atrial fibrillation. Click any code to see all specific subcodes.
Billable/Specific Codes (9)
These are the specific, billable ICD-10-CM codes that can be used on medical claims for atrial fibrillation.
I48.0Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
I48.11Longstanding persistent atrial fibrillation
I48.19Other persistent atrial fibrillation
I48.20Chronic atrial fibrillation, unspecified
I48.21Permanent atrial fibrillation
I48.3Typical atrial flutter
I48.4Atypical atrial flutter
I48.91Unspecified atrial fibrillation
I48.92Unspecified atrial flutter
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for afib?
The primary ICD-10-CM codes for atrial fibrillation are I48.91, I48.0, I48.11. There are 13 total codes related to atrial fibrillation, of which 9 are billable/specific codes that can be used on medical claims.
How many ICD-10 codes are there for atrial fibrillation?
There are 13 ICD-10-CM codes related to atrial fibrillation. Of these, 9 are billable/specific codes. The remaining codes are non-billable header categories used to organize the specific codes underneath them.
Which atrial fibrillation ICD-10 code should I use for billing?
The most commonly used billable codes for atrial fibrillation include: I48.0 (Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation); I48.11 (Longstanding persistent atrial fibrillation); I48.19 (Other persistent atrial fibrillation). The correct code depends on the specific clinical presentation. Always code to the highest level of specificity supported by the clinical documentation.
Is I48.91 a billable ICD-10 code?
Yes, I48.91 (Unspecified atrial fibrillation) is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used on medical claims.
What are other names for atrial fibrillation in ICD-10?
Atrial Fibrillation may also be referred to as: AFib, A-fib, atrial fibrillation, irregular heartbeat, AF. The same ICD-10-CM codes apply regardless of which term is used in the clinical documentation.
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