What is the ICD-10 code for Tikosyn (dofetilide)?
Tikosyn (dofetilide) itself does not have a single ICD-10 “drug code.” ICD-10 codes are used to describe diagnoses and clinical conditions (for billing and recordkeeping), not specific medications. So “Tikosyn ICD-10” usually means one of two things: the diagnosis being treated (the ICD-10 code) or the type of arrhythmia documented.
Which ICD-10 diagnosis is typically linked to Tikosyn?
Tikosyn (dofetilide) is used for certain abnormal heart rhythms, so the ICD-10 code is usually tied to the arrhythmia diagnosis, such as:
- Atrial fibrillation (AF)
- Atrial flutter
- Other specified arrhythmias or rhythm disorders, depending on what your record states
- “Paroxysmal” vs “persistent” vs “chronic” AF (if documented, since ICD-10 has separate categories)
If you tell me the exact diagnosis wording from the chart (for example, “paroxysmal atrial fibrillation” or “atrial flutter, typical”), I can point you to the most appropriate ICD-10-CM code category.
How do ICD-10 codes differ from ICD-10-PCS?
ICD-10 has two major parts:
- ICD-10-CM: diagnosis codes (what people usually want for “Tikosyn ICD-10”)
- ICD-10-PCS: procedure codes (used for hospital inpatient procedures)
Tikosyn being prescribed for AF/flutter typically maps to an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code, not ICD-10-PCS.
What should you provide to get the correct code?
To identify the right ICD-10-CM code, share one of the following:
- The documented diagnosis exactly as written (AF type and whether it’s paroxysmal/persistent/permanent)
- Any associated terms like “with RVR,” “recurrent,” “chronic,” or “flutter”
- Whether the question is for outpatient claims, inpatient diagnosis, or a clinical record
Reply with the diagnosis wording you have, and I’ll give the corresponding ICD-10-CM code(s).
Sources
- [1] ICD-10-CM vs ICD-10-PCS overview (CMS): https://www.cms.gov/medicare/coding-billing/icd-10