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I47.21

Billable
ChapterI00–I99
Ranksubcategory
Official Description

Torsades de pointes

Metadata & Insights
  • •Billable/specific code (valid for reimbursement).
  • •Chapter 9: Diseases of the Circulatory System (I00-I99).

Instructional Notes

Code Also
  • , if applicable, long QT syndrome (I45.81)
Use Additional Code
  • code for adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5)
General instructions are available for the parent sections:
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Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes
CH9Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99)
I30-I5AOther forms of heart disease (I30-I5A)
I47Paroxysmal tachycardia
I47.2Ventricular tachycardia
I47.21Torsades de pointesBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to I47.21:

categoryI47
Paroxysmal tachycardia
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chapterCH9
Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99)
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Code History

  • FY 2022: This code replaced I47.2 (Ventricular tachycardia)

MS-DRG Classification

2026 v43.1

This code is grouped within the following Diagnosis Related Group(s) for clinical reimbursement:

DRG 308
Cardiac Arrhythmia and Conduction Disorders with MCC
DRG 309
Cardiac Arrhythmia and Conduction Disorders with CC
DRG 310
Cardiac Arrhythmia and Conduction Disorders without CC/MCC
DRG 791
Prematurity with Major Problems
DRG 793
Full Term Neonate with Major Problems

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