I47.22BillableCCNew for FY2027

Catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia [CPVT]

Diseases of the Circulatory System·Ventricular tachycardia·subcategory·FY 2027

Arrhythmia: An arrhythmia is a problem with the rate or rhythm of your heartbeat. Your heart beats too quickly, too slowly, or with an irregular pattern. Changes in the electrical signals that control your heartbeat cause arrhythmias.

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Also indexed as: CPVT; FPVT; Tachycardia, paroxysmal, ventricular, catecholaminergic polymorphic; Tachycardia, paroxysmal, ventricular, familial polymorphic

Instructional notes

Includes: conditions that are coded here

  • Familial polymorphic ventricular tachycardia [FPVT]

Also applies, from I47: Paroxysmal tachycardia

These notes sit on I47 and apply to every code under it, including I47.22.

Excludes1: not coded here, use a different code

  • tachycardia NOS (R00.0)
  • sinoauricular tachycardia NOS (R00.0)
  • sinus [sinusal] tachycardia NOS (R00.0)

Code first: code the underlying condition first, then this code

  • tachycardia complicating:
  • abortion or ectopic or molar pregnancy (O00-O07, O08.8)
  • obstetric surgery and procedures (O75.4)

Where I47.22 sits

MS-DRGs

As the principal diagnosis, this code groups to these MS-DRGs (v44.0). Which one applies depends on procedures performed, secondary diagnoses (CC/MCC), and the patient's age and discharge status.

Code history

  • FY 2026: replaced I47.29 (Other ventricular tachycardia)