Question 1

Is I48 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, I48 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code I48 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code I48 represents Atrial fibrillation and flutter. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code I48?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for I48 is section:I30-I5A (Other forms of heart disease (I30-I5A)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

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