Patient is admitted with syncope. After tests are performed, it is determined that the patient has sick sinus syndrome.
A)R00.1, I49.8
B)R00.1, I49.5
C)I49.5
D)I49.8

Name: Patient is admitted with syncope. After tests are performed, it is determined that the patient has sick sinus syndrome. A)R00.1, I49.8 B)R00.1, I49.5 C)I49.5 D)I49.8
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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Sick sinus syndrome is specifically coded as I49.5, which directly corresponds to the condition without needing an additional code for syncope.

Patient Is Admitted with Syncope