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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Malignant Hypertension

ICD-10 Coding for Malignant Hypertension

I16.1
I10

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

Also Known as:
Hypertensive Crisis
Hypertensive Emergency
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Malignant Hypertension

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

Use ICD-10 code I16.1 for hypertensive emergency, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Hypertensive emergency

Billable Code
I16.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of acute target organ damage with high BP.

Applicable To

  • • Hypertensive crisis with acute target organ damage

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies organ damage to justify I16.1.

Essential (primary) hypertension

Billable Code
I10
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • BP ≥140/90 mmHg
  • • Documentation of 'malignant hypertension' without organ damage

Applicable To

  • • Hypertension described as malignant without acute crisis

Important Notes

  • • Do not use I10 if there is evidence of organ damage.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

N18.5

Chronic kidney disease, stage 5

Use if renal failure is present.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for malignant hypertension?

The ICD-10 code for malignant hypertension without organ damage is I10. If there is acute organ damage, use I16.1 for hypertensive emergency.

How do you code a hypertensive emergency?

Code I16.1 is used for hypertensive emergencies with acute target organ damage, such as renal failure or encephalopathy.

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