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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Accelerated Hypertension

ICD-10 Coding for Accelerated Hypertension

I10
I16.1

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for accelerated hypertension includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Accelerated HTN
Malignant Hypertension
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Accelerated Hypertension

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Accelerated Hypertension

Use ICD-10 code I10 for essential (primary) hypertension, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Essential (primary) hypertension

Billable Code
I10
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • BP readings ≥180/130 mmHg on two separate occasions
documentation:
  • • Documentation of progression from controlled to uncontrolled hypertension

Applicable To

  • • Accelerated hypertension without acute end-organ damage

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'accelerated hypertension' and includes BP readings.

Hypertensive emergency

Billable Code
I16.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of acute end-organ damage such as renal failure or encephalopathy

Applicable To

  • • Hypertensive crisis with acute end-organ damage

Important Notes

  • • Document acute end-organ damage clearly to justify use.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R04.0

Epistaxis

Use when epistaxis is present with accelerated hypertension.

N17.9

Acute kidney failure, unspecified

Use when acute kidney injury is present.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for accelerated hypertension?

The ICD-10 code for accelerated hypertension is I10, used when there is no acute end-organ damage.

When should I use I16.1 for hypertension?

Use I16.1 for hypertensive emergencies when acute end-organ damage is present, alongside I10.

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