Chronic persistent atrial fibrillation. Persistent atrial fibrillation, NOS.

Example 1: A patient presents with a history of atrial fibrillation that has persisted for over a year. The patient's heart rate is irregular, and they report experiencing palpitations and shortness of breath. An ECG confirms the diagnosis of persistent atrial fibrillation. The ICD-10-CM code I48.19 is assigned., A 55-year-old patient with a history of hypertension and mitral valve prolapse is admitted to the hospital with symptoms of heart failure. An echocardiogram reveals the presence of chronic persistent atrial fibrillation. The patient is treated with medication to control their heart rate and improve heart function. Code I48.19 is assigned for the atrial fibrillation., A patient with no prior history of heart problems experiences sudden onset of rapid and irregular heartbeat. After a thorough examination, including an ECG, the physician diagnoses the patient with new-onset persistent atrial fibrillation. The patient is started on anticoagulant medication to prevent stroke and medication to control their heart rate. The ICD-10-CM code I48.19 is used to document the diagnosis.