2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I49.3Ventricular premature depolarization

ICD-10-CM Codes›I00–I99›I30-I5A›I49

ICD-10-CM I49.3
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

I49.3 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for ventricular premature depolarization. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 308 through 310. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Cardiac dysrhythmias.

This medical diagnosis code is frequently used in Cardiology medical specialties to designate conditions such cardiac arrhythmias (other).

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
I49.3
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Ventricular premature depolarization
Short Description
Ventricular premature depolarization
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
I49
Other cardiac arrhythmias

Code Classification

ChapterI00–I99Diseases of the circulatory system
SectionI30-I5AOther forms of heart disease
CategoryI49Other cardiac arrhythmias
This CodeI49.3Ventricular premature depolarization

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • ECG: ventricular ectopics
  • Idioventricular rhythm
  • Interpolated ventricular premature complexes
  • Multifocal premature ventricular complexes
  • Multiple premature ventricular complexes
  • Multiple ventricular interpolated complexes
  • Paired ventricular premature complexes
  • Paired ventricular premature complexes on electrocardiogram
  • Robin sequence
  • Run of ventricular premature complexes
  • Three consecutive ventricular premature complexes
  • Unifocal premature ventricular complexes
  • Ventricular bigeminy
  • Ventricular escape rhythm on electrocardiogram
  • Ventricular extrasystoles with syncope, perodactyly and Robin sequence syndrome
  • Ventricular premature complex
  • Ventricular quadrigeminy
  • Ventricular trigeminy

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.

External Cause of Injuries IndexGuidance

References for this code in the External Cause of Injuries Index.

    • Contraction(s), contracture, contracted
      • premature
        • ventricular
    • Depolarization, premature
      • ventricular
    • Ectopic, ectopia(congenital)
      • beats
        • ventricular
    • Ectopic, ectopia(congenital)
      • ventricular beats
    • Extrasystoles(supraventricular)
      • ventricular
    • Premature
      • contraction
        • ventricular
    • Premature
      • ventricular systole
    • Ventricle, ventricular
      • escape

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR CIR017
Cardiac dysrhythmias
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Patient EducationClinical

Arrhythmia

An arrhythmia is a problem with the rate or rhythm of your heartbeat. Your heart beats too quickly, too slowly, or with an irregular pattern. Changes in the electrical signals that control your heartbeat cause arrhythmias.

The full article covers:

  • What is an arrhythmia?
  • What causes an arrhythmia?
  • What are the symptoms of an arrhythmia?
  • How is an arrhythmia diagnosed?
  • What are the treatments for an arrhythmia?
  • Can arrhythmias be prevented?

Read the full article at MedlinePlus

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Convert I49.3 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
427.69 Premature beats NEC
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About I49.3Overview

Is I49.3 (Other cardiac arrhythmias) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report ventricular premature depolarization on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What MS-DRG does I49.3 group to?

When ventricular premature depolarization is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 308, 309, 310, with relative weights from 0.5661 to 1.2040 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of I49.3?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, ventricular premature depolarization converts to ICD-9-CM 427.69 (premature beats NEC). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.

Footnotes

[1] Chronic - a chronic condition code indicates a condition lasting 12 months or longer and its effect on the patient based on one or both of the following criteria:

  • The condition results in the need for ongoing intervention with medical products,treatment, services, and special equipment
  • The condition places limitations on self-care, independent living, and social interactions.