Hypertension ICD-10 Codes
All ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes for hypertension
Hypertension (high blood pressure) is one of the most commonly diagnosed conditions in the United States, affecting nearly half of all adults. The primary ICD-10 code for essential hypertension is I10, but more specific codes exist for hypertension with heart disease, kidney disease, or secondary causes.
Total Codes
25
Billable Codes
18
Categories
7
Primary Code Categories
These are the top-level ICD-10-CM categories for hypertension. Click any code to see all specific subcodes.
Billable/Specific Codes (18)
These are the specific, billable ICD-10-CM codes that can be used on medical claims for hypertension.
I10Essential (primary) hypertension
I11.0Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
I11.9Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure
I12.0Hyp chr kidney disease w stage 5 chr kidney disease or ESRD
I12.9Hypertensive chronic kidney disease w stg 1-4/unsp chr kdny
I13.0Hyp hrt & chr kdny dis w hrt fail and stg 1-4/unsp chr kdny
I13.10Hyp hrt & chr kdny dis w/o hrt fail, w stg 1-4/unsp chr kdny
I13.11Hyp hrt and chr kdny dis w/o hrt fail, w stg 5 chr kdny/ESRD
I13.2Hyp hrt & chr kdny dis w hrt fail and w stg 5 chr kdny/ESRD
I15.0Renovascular hypertension
I15.1Hypertension secondary to other renal disorders
I15.2Hypertension secondary to endocrine disorders
I15.8Other secondary hypertension
I15.9Secondary hypertension, unspecified
I16.0Hypertensive urgency
I16.1Hypertensive emergency
I16.9Hypertensive crisis, unspecified
I1A.0Resistant hypertension
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for high blood pressure?
The primary ICD-10-CM codes for hypertension are I10, I11, I12. There are 25 total codes related to hypertension, of which 18 are billable/specific codes that can be used on medical claims.
How many ICD-10 codes are there for hypertension?
There are 25 ICD-10-CM codes related to hypertension. Of these, 18 are billable/specific codes. The remaining codes are non-billable header categories used to organize the specific codes underneath them.
Which hypertension ICD-10 code should I use for billing?
The most commonly used billable codes for hypertension include: I10 (Essential (primary) hypertension); I11.0 (Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure); I11.9 (Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure). The correct code depends on the specific clinical presentation. Always code to the highest level of specificity supported by the clinical documentation.
Is I10 a billable ICD-10 code?
Yes, I10 (Essential (primary) hypertension) is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used on medical claims.
What are other names for hypertension in ICD-10?
Hypertension may also be referred to as: high blood pressure, HTN, elevated blood pressure, essential hypertension. The same ICD-10-CM codes apply regardless of which term is used in the clinical documentation.
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