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I just noticed this comment. Is it enough to code it as a comorbidity, or are we supposed to code everyone that has Atrial fibrillation (even if it is a chronic condition)in the admit codes as well?[[User:Mlagadi|Mlagadi]] 08:53, 2019 June 6 (CDT) }} | I just noticed this comment. Is it enough to code it as a comorbidity, or are we supposed to code everyone that has Atrial fibrillation (even if it is a chronic condition)in the admit codes as well?[[User:Mlagadi|Mlagadi]] 08:53, 2019 June 6 (CDT) | ||
*AG REPLY -- the answer here is no different than from, say, hypertension. If it's present but stable (presumably being treated) and NOT an issue that has arisen or worsened and therefore part of the reasons for admission, then list it only as a comorbid. }} | |||
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Revision as of 09:23, 12 June 2019
ICD10 Diagnosis | |
Dx: | Atrial fibrillation and/or atrial flutter |
ICD10 code: | I48 |
Pre-ICD10 counterpart: | Tachyarrythmias |
Charlson/ALERT Scale: | none |
APACHE Como Component: | none |
APACHE Acute Component: | none |
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External ICD10 Documentation |
This diagnosis is a part of ICD10 collection.
Additional Info
- Code this even if it's not being treated. This differs from the pre-ICD10 rules.
_q I just noticed this comment. Is it enough to code it as a comorbidity, or are we supposed to code everyone that has Atrial fibrillation (even if it is a chronic condition)in the admit codes as well?Mlagadi 08:53, 2019 June 6 (CDT)
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