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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for White Coat Hypertension

ICD-10 Coding for White Coat Hypertension

R03.0
I10

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

Also Known as:
White Coat Syndrome
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for White Coat Hypertension

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for White Coat Hypertension

Use ICD-10 code R03.0 for elevated blood pressure reading, without diagnosis of hypertension, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Elevated blood pressure reading, without diagnosis of hypertension

Billable Code
R03.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Clinic BP ≥130/80 mmHg
  • • Daytime ambulatory or home BP <130/80 mmHg
documentation:
  • • Explicit statement of 'white coat hypertension' confirmed by ambulatory/home BP monitoring

Applicable To

  • • White coat hypertension
  • • White coat syndrome

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation explicitly states 'white coat hypertension' and includes BP readings from both clinic and home settings.

Essential (primary) hypertension

Billable Code
I10
Billable

Important Notes

  • • Ensure hypertension diagnosis is supported by consistent BP readings across different settings.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z79.899

Other long-term (current) drug therapy

Use if medication adherence is questioned.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for white coat hypertension?

The ICD-10 code for white coat hypertension is R03.0, used for elevated blood pressure readings without a diagnosis of hypertension.

How is white coat hypertension documented?

White coat hypertension should be documented with clinic BP readings, home BP logs, and a statement confirming the diagnosis via ambulatory monitoring.

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