R00.2 — Palpitations

R00.2

ICD-10 Chapter 18: Symptoms, Signs & Abnormal Findings — illustrative image
Chapter 18: Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00–R99) — illustrative image

What this code means

Palpitations are an awareness of the heartbeat — racing, pounding or fluttering — recorded as a symptom.

Also called: palpitations, racing heart, fluttering heart.

When this code is used

Used for palpitations.

Where it sits in ICD-10-CM

Code R00.2 belongs to Chapter 18: Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified, which covers codes R00–R99 in the FY2027 ICD-10-CM tabular list. The official description above is copied verbatim from the CDC/NCHS FY2027 code file.

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Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10-CM code R00.2?

R00.2 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for “Palpitations”. Palpitations are an awareness of the heartbeat — racing, pounding or fluttering — recorded as a symptom.

When is code R00.2 used?

Used for palpitations. It belongs to Chapter 18 of ICD-10-CM (Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified).

This guide explains ICD-10-CM codes in plain language for patients, students and other readers. It is educational information only — not coding, billing or medical advice. The code recorded for any real encounter is assigned from the full clinical documentation by the treating team and qualified coders, and only they can decide which code fits a specific case.

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