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# I48.20 Chronic atrial fibrillation, unspecified

ICD-10-CM · [CMS code reference](#source)

**Official ICD-10-CM description:** Chronic atrial fibrillation, unspecified

## Coding notes

From the ICD-10-CM FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026) tabular list. Notes on a parent code or category apply here too.

### Excludes1

Not coded together with this code. The exception is when the two conditions are unrelated to each other.

-   Chronic persistent atrial fibrillation ([I48.19](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/i48.19/))

## Related codes

-   [`I48.0` Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/i48.0/)
-   [`I48.11` Longstanding persistent atrial fibrillation ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/i48.11/)
-   [`I48.19` Other persistent atrial fibrillation ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/i48.19/)
-   [`I48.21` Permanent atrial fibrillation ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/i48.21/)
-   [`I48.3` Typical atrial flutter ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/i48.3/)
-   [`I48.4` Atypical atrial flutter ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/i48.4/)
-   [`I48.91` Unspecified atrial fibrillation ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/i48.91/)
-   [`I48.92` Unspecified atrial flutter ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/i48.92/)

## Common questions

### Is I48.20 a billable code?

Yes. I48.20 is a billable ICD-10-CM code in the ICD-10-CM FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026) code set.

## From the source

Official description from [CMS](https://www.cms.gov/medicare/coding-billing/icd-10-codes).
ICD-10-CM FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026).

Code set

ICD-10-CM

Category

I48 Atrial fibrillation and flutter

Chapter

Diseases of the circulatory system

Billable

Yes

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