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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Hypertension with ESRD

ICD-10 Coding for Hypertension with ESRD

I12.0
N18.6

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

Also Known as:
HTN with ESRD
Hypertensive nephropathy with ESRD
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Hypertension with ESRD

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Hypertension with ESRD

Use ICD-10 code I12.0 for hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end-stage renal disease, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end-stage renal disease

Billable Code
I12.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Hypertension documented as contributing to CKD/ESRD.
coding:
  • • Sequence I12.0 before N18.6 unless heart disease is present.

Applicable To

  • • Hypertension with stage 5 CKD
  • • Hypertension with ESRD

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation explicitly links hypertension to ESRD unless otherwise stated.

End-stage renal disease

Billable Code
N18.6
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • GFR <15 mL/min
  • • Dialysis status

Applicable To

  • • ESRD

Important Notes

  • • Always document dialysis status if applicable.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z99.2

Dependence on renal dialysis

Use when the patient is on dialysis.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is hypertension with ESRD coded in ICD-10?

Hypertension with ESRD is primarily coded as I12.0, with N18.6 for ESRD. If dialysis is involved, add Z99.2.

What is the ICD-10 code for hypertensive heart and CKD with ESRD?

The ICD-10 code for hypertensive heart and CKD with ESRD is I13.2, used when both heart disease and ESRD are present.

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