ICD-10 I47
Non-Billable HeaderParoxysmal tachycardia
About ICD-10-CM I47
ICD-10-CM code I47 represents Paroxysmal tachycardia. This is a non-billable header code in the Circulatory System chapter (block I47). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM I47 became effective on October 1, 2025. Non-billable codes cannot be used as a primary or secondary diagnosis on a claim, use a more specific child code instead.
Type 1 Excludes
Pure excludes, these codes can never be coded together with I47. The conditions are mutually exclusive (e.g., congenital vs acquired forms).
- tachycardia NOS (R00.0)
- sinoauricular tachycardia NOS (R00.0)
- sinus [sinusal] tachycardia NOS (R00.0)
Coding Notes
Code First
- tachycardia complicating:
- abortion or ectopic or molar pregnancy (O00-O07, O08.8)
- obstetric surgery and procedures (O75.4)
Medicare LCD Coverage for I47
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list I47 as a covered diagnosis.
This doesn't mean the code isn't covered, it means no MAC has issued a Local Coverage Determination naming this specific code. Coverage may still apply under National Coverage Determinations or general medical-necessity rules.
Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing I47.
Our payer policy database covers Aetna, Cigna, Anthem, BCBS, Humana, and Medicare Advantage plans, but I47 doesn't currently appear in any indexed policy. The code may still be covered under standard plan benefits.
CPT Codes Commonly Billed with I47
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
Codes Adjacent To I47
Other codes in section I30-I5A (Other forms of heart disease).
ICD-10 I47, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code I47 billable? +
No, I47 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code from block I47 when submitting claims.
What codes are Type 1 Excludes for I47? +
Type 1 Excludes (never code together with I47): tachycardia NOS (R00.0); sinoauricular tachycardia NOS (R00.0); sinus [sinusal] tachycardia NOS (R00.0)
What CPT codes are commonly billed with I47? +
Procedures frequently paired with I47 include: 93010, 93613, 93616.
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on June 1, 2026.
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