Differentiate and Code: Cardiac Arrest v Cardiogenic Shock

 




Ensure that you are aware of the contrast between the two, and which one takes precedence over the other.

Both cardiac arrest and cardiac shock are medical emergencies that require immediate attention and treatment. These ailments can have severe consequences and may result in fatality if not treated promptly. In medical coding, it is critical to code these conditions accurately to ensure that the appropriate treatment is provided, and reimbursement is acquired.

Identifying Cardiac Arrest

Cardiac arrest is when the heart abruptly stops beating. This can happen due to various reasons such as a heart attack, electrocution, drowning, or other factors that can cause the heart to stop functioning. In cardiac arrest, the individual will lose consciousness and may not have a pulse or be breathing. Immediate treatment with CPR and defibrillation is required to restore normal heart function.

In medical coding, cardiac arrest is generally coded as ICD-10-CM code I46.x. It may also be coded based on the underlying cause such as an acute myocardial infarction (MI) (I21.x) or accidental drowning (W65.x-W74.x).

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