ICD 10 Coding Alert

Diagnosis Spotlight:

Get Atrial Fibrillation Vs. Atrial Flutter Right Every Time

Tip: Physicians should document atrial flutter as either typical or atypical. To code properly, you can’t confuse terms like atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter — both types of an abnormal heart rhythm (arrhythmia). Although they share similarities, ICD-10 designates specific codes for both atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter. Read more to learn about the differences between atrial fibrillation and atrial [...]
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