I47.9: Paroxysmal tachycardia, unspecified
Your heart has been beating too quickly at intervals.
The heart pumps blood through the body. In the process, the blood flows through blood vessels. The blood supplies all areas of the body with oxygen and nutrients.
If the heart beats too quickly at intervals, it is something that can start very suddenly. It can stop doing so all by itself, too. A fast heartbeat may be perceived as a skipped heartbeat or as palpitations. You may have chest pain. You may also feel dizzy or pass out.
Additional indicator
On medical documents, the ICD code is often appended by letters that indicate the diagnostic certainty or the affected side of the body.
- G: Confirmed diagnosis
- V: Tentative diagnosis
- Z: Condition after
- A: Excluded diagnosis
- L: Left
- R: Right
- B: Both sides
Further information
Note
This information is not intended for self-diagnosis and does not replace professional medical advice from a doctor. If you find an ICD code on a personal medical document, please also note the additional indicator used for diagnostic confidence.Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the ICD diagnosis code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.
Source
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