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Put Palpitation Coding Questions to Rest With This Clear Crosswalk

Published on Tue May 12, 2015

Leave this code off the claim if you have a more specific diagnosis at hand. Coding for palpitations doesn't have to be as unpleasant as feeling them as long as you keep these simple tips in mind. ICD-9-CM Code 785.1, Palpitations ICD-10-CM Code R00.2, Palpitations Palpitations are irregular, forceful, or fast heartbeats that a person can feel. ICD-9 coding rules: [...]
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