Tachyarrythmias

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This page is about the pre-ICD10 diagnosis coding schema. See the ICD10 Diagnosis List, or the following for similar diagnoses in ICD10:Atrial fibrillation and/or atrial flutter, Ventricular fibrillation, Supraventricular tachycardia, paroxysmal

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Category/Organ System:	Category: Cardiovascular (old)
Type:	Category: Medical Problem (old)
Main Diagnosis:	Tachyarrythmias
Sub Diagnosis:	YES - See Tachyarrythmias
Diagnosis Code:	13100 - Tachyarrythmias 13101 - V-tach 13102 - Supra Ventricular Tach. 13103 - Atrial Fib/Flutter 13104 - Vent. Fib. 13190 - Other 13004 - Torsades De Pointe
Comorbid Diagnosis:	No
Charlson Comorbid coding (pre ICD10):	0
Program:	CC & Med
Status:	Currently Collected

Guidelines

For ICU

• 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

Legacy

• 13197 - this hosp adm but prior to ward adm