Medicare Risk Adjustment Tip: Sick Sinus Syndrome
Sick sinus syndrome is a group of signs and symptoms that indicate that the heart's natural pacemaker is not working properly. There are requirements that need to be met in order for this diagnosis to be reported properly. Sick sinus syndrome is a type of heart rhythm disorder. It affects the heart's natural pacemaker, which controls the heartbeat. Sick sinus syndrome causes a slow heartbeat, pauses, or an irregular heartbeat.