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DiagnosesParoxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia

Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia

ICD-10 Coding for Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia(I47.1, I47.9, R00.0)

PRIMARY SPECIALTYEmergency Medicine
COMPLEXITYHigh
LAST UPDATED09/15/2025
Sam Tuffun, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist | Medical Coding & Billing Contributor

Diagnosis Overview

What is Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia?
Essential facts and insights about Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia

Key Clinical Considerations:

  • Palpitations, dizziness, shortness of breath, chest pain
  • Electrocardiogram (ECG) showing narrow QRS complex tachycardia, Holter monitor findings
  • Tachycardia on auscultation, possible signs of heart failure

Clinical Information

Clinical Criteria & Documentation Requirements

  • Patient history of episodes, duration, and triggers of tachycardia
  • ICD-10-CM codes for paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT)
  • Examples: 'Patient presented with recurrent episodes of palpitations consistent with PSVT.'

Coding Guidelines

Usage Guidelines & Examples

  • Follow AHA/ACC guidelines for coding PSVT.
  • Common errors include misclassifying the type of tachycardia.

Code Exclusions

Important Exclusions

  • Atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter
  • I47.0 - Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation

Related ICD-10 Codes

Primary Codes
I47.1
Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia
Differential Codes
I47.9
R00.0

Related CPT Codes

CPT codes will be available in a future update.

Specialty Focus

Primary Specialty

Emergency Medicine

Specialty Applications

  • Adults and children with episodes of PSVT
  • Emergency departments and outpatient cardiology clinics

Coding Complexity

High Complexity

This diagnosis requires careful attention to:

  • Comprehensive clinical documentation
  • Accurate code selection based on clinical criteria
  • Proper exclusion considerations
  • Specialty-specific coding guidelines

Documentation

Documentation Templates

Billing Information

Billing Considerations

  • Ensure proper documentation for billing
  • Verify code specificity requirements
  • Check for any additional codes needed
  • Review payer-specific guidelines

Common Issues

  • Insufficient clinical documentation
  • Incorrect code selection
  • Missing supporting diagnoses
  • Timing and frequency documentation

Frequently Asked Questions

Documentation requirements?

Document the frequency, duration, and symptoms associated with episodes.

Billing considerations?

Ensure accurate coding to reflect the specific type of tachycardia for appropriate reimbursement.