All ICD10 Codes

I48.1

Non-Billable
ChapterI00–I99
Ranksubcategory
Official Description

Persistent atrial fibrillation

Use a more specific code (2 billable)
I48.11Longstanding persistent atrial fibrillationI48.19Other persistent atrial fibrillation
Metadata & Insights
  • •Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
  • •Chapter 9: Diseases of the Circulatory System (I00-I99).

Instructional Notes

Excludes1(Not coded here. Use a different code.)
  • Permanent atrial fibrillation (I48.21)
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Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes
CH9Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99)
I30-I5AOther forms of heart disease (I30-I5A)
I48Atrial fibrillation and flutter
I48.1Persistent atrial fibrillationNot billable
I48.11Longstanding persistent atrial fibrillationBillable
I48.19Other persistent atrial fibrillationBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to I48.1:

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

MS-DRG Classification

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.

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