ICD Code I46

ICD code I46 is cardiac arrest.

1. Sudden loss of consciousness

2. Absence of palpable pulse

3. Cessation of effective circulation

4. Unresponsiveness to stimuli

5. Absence of normal breathing or only gasping respirations

6. Confirmed by clinical assessment or monitoring (e.g., ECG showing asystole or ventricular fibrillation)

7. Not attributable to reversible causes such as drug overdose, hypothermia, or severe electrolyte imbalance

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code I46 include:

92950 – Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (e.g., in cardiac arrest)

92953 – Temporary transvenous pacing

92960 – Cardioversion, elective, electrical conversion of arrhythmia

31500 – Intubation, endotracheal, emergency procedure

36620 – Arterial catheterization, percutaneous

36556 – Insertion of non-tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter, age 5 years or older

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