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== Additional Info ==
== Additional Info ==
{{DA | 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
 
{{Discussion}}
It seems like the rules above for afib coding are not followed now by all collectors. Please confirm as we move forward to ICD10 that we really still want the above rules. Thanks.[[User:GHall|GHall]] 08:34, 2018 January 30 (CST)


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