ICD-10-CM · I46.9
ICD-10 I46.9: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
Cardiac arrest without specific cause documented.
Code
I46.9
Category
Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99)
Clinical context
Cardiac arrest without specific cause documented.
Documentation requirements
- Rhythm strip
- Resuscitation documentation
Common related procedures
- 93005 ECG
Common payer denial patterns
- Cause-specific code preferred
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10 I46.9 mean?
Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
When is this code documented?
Cardiac arrest without specific cause documented.
What documentation supports this code?
Rhythm strip; Resuscitation documentation.
What are common denials associated with this diagnosis?
Cause-specific code preferred.
Related diagnoses
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