Find comprehensive information on Typical Atrial Flutter diagnosis, including clinical documentation tips, ICD-10-CM code I48.4, medical coding guidelines, and healthcare resources. Learn about atrial flutter symptoms, ECG findings, treatment options, and best practices for accurate medical record keeping. This resource supports physicians, coders, and healthcare professionals in properly documenting and coding Typical Atrial Flutter for optimal reimbursement and patient care.
Also known as
Atrial fibrillation and flutter
Includes conditions of rapid, irregular heartbeat originating in the atria.
Paroxysmal tachycardia
Covers episodes of rapid heart rate that start and stop abruptly.
Other cardiac arrhythmias
Includes various heart rhythm disorders not classified elsewhere.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Is the atrial flutter typical (counterclockwise)?
Yes
Is it specified as chronic?
No
Is it atypical (clockwise, other)?
When to use each related code
Description |
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Typical Atrial Flutter |
Atypical Atrial Flutter |
Atrial Fibrillation |
Coding atrial flutter without specifying type (e.g., typical, atypical) leads to inaccurate documentation and potential DRG misclassification.
Misdiagnosing atrial fibrillation as typical atrial flutter can impact medical coding accuracy and reimbursement due to differing DRG assignments.
Incomplete documentation of comorbidities associated with typical atrial flutter can affect coding and case mix index accuracy for reimbursement.
Patient presents with symptoms suggestive of typical atrial flutter, including palpitations, shortness of breath, and occasional lightheadedness. Electrocardiogram (ECG, EKG) reveals a sawtooth pattern characteristic of atrial flutter with a regular atrial rate of approximately 300 beats per minute and a ventricular rate controlled between 70-150 beats per minute, consistent with a 2:1, 3:1, or 4:1 atrioventricular (AV) conduction. No evidence of pre-excitation or accessory pathways observed. Symptoms onset reported two days prior to presentation, with no clear precipitating factors identified. Patient denies chest pain, syncope, or history of atrial fibrillation or flutter. Medical history significant for hypertension, well-controlled with lisinopril. Physical examination reveals stable vital signs with regular pulse, though rapid. Lungs clear to auscultation. No peripheral edema noted. Assessment: Typical atrial flutter, likely of recent onset. Plan: Initiate rate control with metoprolol. Consider anticoagulation with warfarin or a direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC) such as apixaban or rivaroxaban after assessment of CHA2DS2-VASc score for stroke risk stratification. Refer to cardiology for electrophysiology consultation and consideration for cardioversion or ablation therapy. Patient education provided on medication management, potential complications, and follow-up care. ICD-10 code I48.4 specified.