Specific code 2006 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 794.31
nOnspecific abnormal electrocardiogram (ecg) (ekg)
  • Short description: ABNORM ELECTROCARDIOGRAM.
  • ICD-9-CM 794.31 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 794.31 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015. For claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015, use an equivalent ICD-10-CM code (or codes).
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Convert to ICD-10-CM: 794.31 converts directly to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM R94.31 Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]
Approximate Synonyms
  • Abnl finding on EKG
  • Abnormal finding on ekg
  • Electrocardiogram abnormal
  • Inverted T wave
  • T wave inversion in ekg
ICD-9-CM Volume 2 Index entries containing back-references to 794.31:
  • Abnormal, abnormality, abnormalities - see also Anomaly
    • electrocardiogram (ECG) (EKG) 794.31
  • Findings, abnormal, without diagnosis (examination) (laboratory test) 796.4
    • electrocardiogram (ECG) (EKG) 794.31
  • Prolonged, prolongation
    • QT interval 794.31
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