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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Hypertensive Disorder

ICD-10 Coding for Hypertensive Disorder

I10
I11.0
I12.9

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

Also Known as:
High Blood Pressure
Hypertension
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Hypertensive Disorder

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Hypertensive Disorder

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

  • • BP readings consistently above 140/90 mmHg without organ damage.

Applicable To

  • • High blood pressure
  • • Hypertension

Important Notes

  • • Ensure no organ damage is present before using I10.

Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure

Billable Code
I11.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Echocardiogram showing left ventricular hypertrophy
  • • BNP >400 pg/mL

Applicable To

  • • Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure

Important Notes

  • • Sequence I11.0 before heart failure codes.

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
  • • Proteinuria

Applicable To

  • • Hypertensive CKD without ESRD

Important Notes

  • • Ensure CKD stage is documented.
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for hypertensive disorder?

The ICD-10 code for essential hypertension is I10. For hypertensive heart disease with heart failure, use I11.0. For hypertensive chronic kidney disease, use I12.9.

How do you code hypertensive heart disease?

Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure is coded as I11.0. Ensure to document the type of heart failure and its relation to hypertension.

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