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== Additional Info ==
== Additional Info ==
{{discussion}} The following came straight from the old [[Tachyarrythmias]] article. Do they still make sense in the case of the new code?
{{ICD10 Guideline repeated events}}
 
*Code this as a comorbidity, even if it's not being treated.  This differs from the pre-ICD10 rules.
=== For ICU ===
*If it is stable, and is not part of the reason for the current admission, then there is no need to also code it as an admit code.
* Receiving Tx with at least one of
** defibrillation/cardioversion
** continuous antiarrythmics infusion
* bolus Tx does not qualify in Critical Care
 
=== For Medicine ===
(changed 1 Jun 09)
* '''new onset''' with:
** EKG/Rhythm strip showing tachyarrythmia
**and receiving drug or electronic treatment for the new onset


== Alternate ICD10s to consider coding instead or in addition ==
== Alternate ICD10s to consider coding instead or in addition ==
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