Radiology Coding Alert
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Learn Specifics Surrounding Supraventricular Tachycardia Diagnoses
Published on Tue Jun 22, 2021
Question: My radiologist documented in the impression paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia. How should I report this condition? Missouri Subscriber Answer: You should report I47.1 (Supraventricular tachycardia) for this condition. Supraventricular tachycardia refers to a faster than normal heart rate that originates in the atria or the atrioventricular node. Paroxysmal means the rapid heart rate happens occasionally. Included conditions for I47.1 include: 
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