Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for hypertension not otherwise specified includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.
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Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Hypertension Not Otherwise Specified
Use ICD-10 code I10 for essential (primary) hypertension, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.
Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis
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The ICD-10 code for hypertension not otherwise specified is I10, which covers essential hypertension without complications.
Use code I10 for essential hypertension when there are no heart or kidney complications present.