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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Chronic Hypertension

ICD-10 Coding for Chronic Hypertension

I10
I11.0
I12.9

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

Also Known as:
High Blood Pressure
Essential Hypertension
Primary Hypertension
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Chronic Hypertension

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Chronic 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

  • • Documented persistent blood pressure readings above 140/90 mmHg

Applicable To

  • • High blood pressure
  • • Hypertension

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'essential' or 'primary' hypertension to avoid misclassification.

Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure

Billable Code
I11.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • ECHO showing heart failure
  • • BNP >100 pg/mL

Applicable To

  • • Hypertensive heart failure

Important Notes

  • • Ensure the documentation clearly states 'due to hypertension' to use this code.

Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

Billable Code
I12.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • eGFR <60 mL/min/1.73 m² for at least 3 months

Applicable To

  • • Hypertensive nephropathy

Important Notes

  • • Documentation must specify the stage of CKD.
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for chronic hypertension?

The ICD-10 code for chronic hypertension is I10, used for essential (primary) hypertension without associated heart or kidney disease.

How do you code hypertension with heart failure?

For hypertension with heart failure, use I11.0, ensuring documentation links heart failure to hypertension.

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