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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Mild Pulmonary Hypertension

ICD-10 Coding for Mild Pulmonary Hypertension

I27.20
I27.21

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

Also Known as:
Mild Pulmonary HTN
Mild PH
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Mild Pulmonary Hypertension

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Mild Pulmonary Hypertension

Use ICD-10 code I27.20 for unspecified pulmonary hypertension, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Unspecified pulmonary hypertension

Billable Code
I27.20
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Diagnosis of mild pulmonary hypertension with mPAP >20 mmHg
documentation:
  • • Lack of specified etiology in documentation

Applicable To

  • • Mild pulmonary hypertension without specified etiology

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation includes hemodynamic values and any suspected etiology.

Secondary pulmonary arterial hypertension

Billable Code
I27.21
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Documentation of drug or toxin exposure
  • • Right heart catheterization showing mPAP >20 mmHg

Applicable To

  • • Drug/toxin-induced pulmonary hypertension

Important Notes

  • • Sequence drug/toxin code after I27.21.
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for mild pulmonary hypertension?

The ICD-10 code for mild pulmonary hypertension without specified etiology is I27.20. For secondary causes, use I27.21-I27.29 based on the underlying condition.

How is mild pulmonary hypertension documented?

Document mild pulmonary hypertension with specific hemodynamic values (mPAP >20 mmHg) and any known etiology. Use right heart catheterization results for validation.

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