BA00
Essential hypertension
Essential hypertension
Child Codes (5)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-11 code for essential hypertension?
The ICD-11 code for essential hypertension is BA00. The full clinical description is "Essential hypertension".
What does ICD-11 code BA00 mean?
ICD-11 code BA00 represents "Essential hypertension". It is classified under Chapter 11: Diseases of the Circulatory System.
What chapter is BA00 in?
BA00 is in Chapter 11: Diseases of the Circulatory System (codes BA00-BE2Z).
What is the ICD-10 equivalent of ICD-11 code BA00?
There is no direct ICD-10 mapping available for BA00 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-10. Use the ICD-11 to ICD-10 converter to search for related codes.
What is the difference between ICD-10 and ICD-11?
ICD-11 is the latest revision of the WHO's International Classification of Diseases, succeeding ICD-10. Key differences include: a fully digital-first design, new chapters for sleep-wake disorders, sexual health, and traditional medicine, improved coding for rare diseases, and better integration with electronic health records through extension codes.
What are the subcategories under BA00?
BA00 has 5 child codes, including: BA00.0 (Combined diastolic and systolic hypertension), BA00.1 (Isolated diastolic hypertension), BA00.2 (Isolated systolic hypertension), BA00.Y (Other specified essential hypertension), and 1 more.
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