ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for ventricular flutter
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Flutter › ventricular”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding ventricular flutter
The ICD-10-CM code for ventricular flutter is I49.02 (Ventricular flutter).
Within I49.0 (ventricular fibrillation and flutter), I49.02 is specifically for ventricular flutter. Related codes cover fibrillation (I49.01).
Code first cardiac arrhythmia complicating: abortion or ectopic or molar pregnancy (O00-O07, O08.8) and obstetric surgery and procedures (O75.4).
As a secondary diagnosis it is an MCC (major complication or comorbidity), which can move an inpatient stay into the highest-paying "with MCC" MS-DRG of its family, unless the principal diagnosis excludes it.
Common questions about ventricular flutter ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for ventricular flutter?
- I49.02 — Ventricular flutter.
Is I49.02 billable?
- Yes. I49.02 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can I49.02 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict I49.02 as a principal diagnosis.
Is I49.02 a CC or MCC?
- I49.02 is an MCC (major complication or comorbidity) under MS-DRG v44.0, unless excluded by the principal diagnosis.