I49.40 ICD 10 Code is a billable and specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis of Unspecified premature depolarization for reimbursement purposes. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Terms applicables to I49.40 ICD 10 code
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to I49.40 ICD10 Code:
- I00-I99 Diseases of the circulatory system
- I30-I52 Other forms of heart disease
- I49 Other cardiac arrhythmias
- I49.0 Ventricular fibrillation and flutter
- I49.4 Other and unspecified premature depolarization
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
I49.40 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about I49.40 ICD 10 code
An arrhythmia is a problem with the rate or rhythm of your heartbeat. It means that your heart beats too quickly, too slowly, or with an irregular pattern. When the heart beats faster than normal, it is called tachycardia. When the heart beats too slowly, it is called bradycardia. The most common type of arrhythmia is atrial fibrillation, which causes an irregular and fast heart beat.
Many factors can affect your heart's rhythm, such as having had a heart attack, smoking, congenital heart defects, and stress. Some substances or medicines may also cause arrhythmias.
Symptoms of arrhythmias include:
- Fast or slow heart beat
- Skipping beats
- Lightheadedness or dizziness
- Chest pain
- Shortness of breath
- Sweating
Your doctor can run tests to find out if you have an arrhythmia. Treatment to restore a normal heart rhythm may include medicines, an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) or pacemaker, or sometimes surgery.
NIH: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
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