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Arrhythmia
ICD 9 Coding Arrhythmia, Dysrhythmia Conditions and Definitions
Question | Answer |
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Arrhythmia; Dysrhythmia | Is any disorder of the heart rate or rhythm. PAC, PVC, AF, PSVT, V-tach, V-Fib |
PAC | Premature Atrial Contractions |
PVC | Premature Ventricular Contractions |
AF | Atrial Fibrillation |
PSVT | Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia |
V-Fib | Ventricular Fibrillation |
Brady Arrhythmia | Any disturbance in the heart rhythm in which the heart rate is abnormally slowed |
Common Conduction Disorders | Bundle branch Block, heart block, Congenital Q-T syndrome |
You can have a conduction problem without having an arrhythmia. | Some Arrhythmia arise from conduction problems |