I49.40
Billable

Unspecified premature depolarization

Billable / Specific Code

What is Unspecified premature depolarization?

ICD-10-CM I49.40 is the diagnosis code for Unspecified premature depolarization. This code falls under the section "Other forms of heart disease" within Chapter 9 — Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.

💡 Inclusions

Coding Guidelines for I49.40

✅ This Code Includes

  • Premature beats NOS

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where I49.40 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is I49.40 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, I49.40 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does I49.40 mean?

I49.40 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Unspecified premature depolarization". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of I49.40?

The parent code of I49.40 is I49.4 ("Other and unspecified premature depolarization"). I49.40 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is I49.40 in?

I49.40 is located in Section I30-I5A — "Other forms of heart disease" within Chapter 9 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use I49.40?

Use I49.40 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Unspecified premature depolarization" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Unspecified premature depolarization?

The ICD-10-CM code for Unspecified premature depolarization is I49.40.

Can I49.40 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, I49.40 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is I49.40 in?

I49.40 is in Chapter 9 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is I49.40 valid for 2026?

Yes, I49.40 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

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Code Details
I49.40
Unspecified premature depolarization
Billable / Specific Code
9 — Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99)
I30-I5A — Other forms of heart disease
2026 ICD-10-CM