2025 ICD-10-CM code R00.0
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified - Symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory systems Chapter 18: Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99) Feed
Tachycardia, unspecified.A rapid heart beat.
The medical necessity for using this code rests on the clinical presentation of a rapid heart rate without a clear, immediately identifiable cause. The code allows for the documentation of this symptom until a more specific diagnosis can be established.
Clinicians use this code when a patient presents with a rapid heart rate but further investigation is needed to pinpoint the specific type of tachycardia or underlying cause.It is crucial to document the heart rate and any associated symptoms.
- Chapter 18: Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99)
- Symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory systems (R00-R09)
In simple words: This code signifies a faster-than-normal heart rate, without specifying the reason.
Tachycardia, unspecified, refers to a rapid heart rate without any further specification as to the underlying cause or type of tachycardia.It includes conditions like sinoatrial tachycardia NOS and sinus tachycardia NOS.
Example 1: A 45-year-old patient presents to the emergency department complaining of palpitations and shortness of breath.An EKG reveals a heart rate of 120 bpm but no other abnormalities.Until a definitive diagnosis is made, R00.0 would be appropriate., During a routine physical, a 25-year-old patient is found to have a heart rate of 110 bpm. The patient denies any symptoms.Further workup is planned.R00.0 is used as a preliminary code., A patient with a known history of anxiety presents with a heart rate of 105 bpm during an anxiety attack.If the physician attributes the tachycardia solely to the anxiety, a code from the anxiety disorder category would be used instead of R00.0. However, if the physician suspects another contributing factor to the tachycardia, R00.0 may be used along with an anxiety disorder code.
Documentation should include the heart rate, any associated symptoms (e.g., palpitations, shortness of breath, dizziness), and the clinical findings that led to the diagnosis of tachycardia. Any planned further investigations should also be noted.
** This code represents a symptom and requires further investigation to determine the underlying cause. It is important to document the method used to measure the heart rate (e.g., EKG, pulse palpation).
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- Specialties:Cardiologists, Emergency Medicine Physicians, Family Practice Physicians, Internists, Pediatricians
- Place of Service:Inpatient Hospital, Emergency Room - Hospital, Office, Outpatient Hospital,Telehealth Provided in Patient’s Home, Telehealth Provided Other than in Patient’s Home, Ambulance - Land, Ambulance - Air or Water