ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for ventricular tachycardia
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Tachycardia › ventricular (paroxysmal) (sustained)”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding ventricular tachycardia
The ICD-10-CM code for ventricular tachycardia is I47.20 (Ventricular tachycardia, unspecified). The official index lists 2 more specific codes, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on I47.20.
Within I47.2, choose I47.20 (unspecified) only when documentation doesn't support a more specific option: Torsades de pointes (I47.21), Catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia [CPVT] (I47.22) and other ventricular tachycardia (I47.29).
Code first tachycardia complicating: abortion or ectopic or molar pregnancy (O00-O07, O08.8) and obstetric surgery and procedures (O75.4).
As a secondary diagnosis it is a CC (complication or comorbidity), which can move an inpatient stay into the "with CC" MS-DRG of its family, unless the principal diagnosis excludes it.
More specific ventricular tachycardia codes (official index)
Common questions about ventricular tachycardia ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for ventricular tachycardia?
- I47.20 — Ventricular tachycardia, unspecified. More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: F54, I47.29.
What is the ICD-10 code for psychogenic ventricular tachycardia?
- F54 — Psychological and behavioral factors associated with disorders or diseases classified elsewhere.
Is I47.20 billable?
- Yes. I47.20 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can I47.20 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict I47.20 as a principal diagnosis.
Is I47.20 a CC or MCC?
- I47.20 is a CC (complication or comorbidity) under MS-DRG v44.0, unless excluded by the principal diagnosis.