AFIB with RVR ICD-10-CM Codes
Read this short guide and learn about AFIB with RVR ICD codes you can use.
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What AFIB with RVR ICD codes can I use?
AFIB with RVR stands for Atrial Fibrillation with Rapid Ventricular Response. Atrial Fibrillation, a type of arrhythmia, is characterized by irregular heartbeats. This means that the heart can beat slowly and then suddenly speed up. Combined with the term Rapid Ventricular Response, it indicates that Atrial Fibrillation causes the ventricles to beat too quickly.
There are no specific AFIB with RVR ICD codes. However, there are two-related ICD-10 codes that you can use::
- I48.0 - Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
This ICD-10 code is meant to be used on a patient confirmed to have Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation. This type of Atrial Fibrillation is characterized by the person’s heartbeats becoming rapid out of the blue, and then they return to normal within seven days on their own or with treatment. Since AFIB with RVR is characterized by something similar, this can be used for it, so long as tests confirm it.
- I48.91 - Unspecified atrial fibrillation
This ICD-10 code is meant to be used on a patient confirmed to have either: 1) Atrial Fibrillation, but it hasn’t been identified as to what kind it is, or 2) Atrial Fibrillation that doesn’t have a specific ICD-10 code. Since there is no ICD-10 code with Atrial Fibrillation with Rapid Ventricular Response on its name, this can be used for patients with that kind of AFIB.
Are these AFIB with RVR ICD codes billable?
Yes. Both these AFIB with RVR-related ICD-10 codes are valid and billable.
Clinical information about AFIB with RVR:
As we mentioned earlier, Atrial Fibrillation is characterized by irregular heartbeats that can either be slow or fast. Sometimes, they alternate at intervals. Atrial Fibrillation with Rapid Ventricular Response means that the ventricles beat too quickly.
Those who have AFIB with RVR will experience the following symptoms:
- First and foremost, their heart will beat fast
- They might feel dizzy and sometimes feel like fainting
- They might feel chest pain and have shortness of breath
- They might feel tired and weak
AFIB with RVR can be concerning as it may contribute to heart failure. Individuals with pre-existing heart conditions are particularly vulnerable to experiencing AFIB with RVR.
Synonyms include:
- Atrial fibrillation
- Atrial fibrillation and flutter
- Atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response
- Atrial flutter
- Controlled atrial fibrillation
- Familial atrial fibrillation
- Lone atrial fibrillation
- Preexcited atrial fibrillation
- Rapid atrial fibrillation
Commonly asked questions
There are other AFIB ICD codes, but as for the type with RVR, these are the only two that can accommodate AFIB with RVR.
Healthcare professionals/providers will use electrocardiograms (EKGs) to test and diagnose a person with AFIB with RVR.
Healthcare professionals/providers will first try to get patients with AFIB with RVR stable enough for electrical cardioversion. To do so, they will administer beta-blockers to control the heart rate. Once the patient is stable enough, they will be given heart rate medicine after the electrical cardioversion.
