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I48.21

Billable
ChapterI00–I99
Ranksubcategory
Official Description

Permanent atrial fibrillation

Metadata & Insights
  • •Billable/specific code (valid for reimbursement).
  • •Chapter 9: Diseases of the Circulatory System (I00-I99).
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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
I48.2Chronic atrial fibrillation
I48.21Permanent atrial fibrillationBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to I48.21:

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

  • FY 2019: This code replaced I48.2 (Chronic atrial fibrillation)

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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