ICD Code I44-

ICD code I44- is used to identify atrioventricular and left bundle-branch block, which are disorders affecting the electrical conduction system of the heart, potentially leading to abnormal heart rhythms.

1. Presence of symptoms such as syncope, dizziness, or palpitations suggestive of conduction system disease

2. Electrocardiogram (ECG) evidence of atrioventricular (AV) block or other conduction disturbances

3. Documentation of bradycardia or irregular heart rhythm associated with AV node or bundle branch dysfunction

4. Identification of conduction abnormalities not attributable to reversible causes (e.g., drug toxicity, electrolyte imbalance)

5. Clinical correlation with underlying structural heart disease or history of cardiac surgery/intervention

6. Exclusion of other primary arrhythmias or non-cardiac causes for presenting symptoms

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code I44- include:

- 93000 (Electrocardiogram, routine ECG with at least 12 leads; with interpretation and report)

- 93224-93227 (External electrocardiographic recording up to 48 hours by continuous rhythm recording and storage; includes recording, scanning analysis, report)

- 93268 (External patient and physician-activated electrocardiographic rhythm derived event recording with ECG trigger algorithm, 30-day recording, including recording, transmission, scanning analysis, and physician review and interpretation)

- 33206 (Insertion of new or replacement of permanent pacemaker with transvenous electrode(s); atrial)

- 33207 (Insertion of new or replacement of permanent pacemaker with transvenous electrode(s); ventricular)

- 33208 (Insertion of new or replacement of permanent pacemaker with transvenous electrode(s); atrial and ventricular)

- 33210 (Insertion or replacement of temporary transvenous single chamber cardiac electrode or pacemaker catheter)

- 33211 (Insertion or replacement of temporary transvenous dual chamber cardiac electrode(s))

- 93620 (Comprehensive electrophysiologic evaluation including insertion and repositioning of multiple electrode catheters with induction or attempted induction of arrhythmia)

These CPT codes are commonly associated with the management and treatment of conditions represented by ICD code I44-.

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