How is history of gestational hypertension coded in ICD-10?

The ICD-10 code for a history of gestational hypertension is Z87.59, used when the condition has resolved postpartum.

What is the ICD-10 code for resolved gestational hypertension?

Use Z87.59 for resolved gestational hypertension postpartum, indicating a personal history of the condition.

ICD-10 Coding for History of Gestational Hypertension(Z87.59, O13.9, Z39.2)

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Learn about ICD-10 coding for history of gestational hypertension, including documentation requirements and coding pitfalls.

Also known as:

Resolved Gestational HypertensionPostpartum Hypertension History

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to History of Gestational Hypertension

Z00-Z99Primary Range

Factors influencing health status and contact with health services

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Code Comparison: When to Use Each Code

Compare key differences between these codes to ensure accurate selection

Code	Description	When to Use	Key Documentation
Z87.59	Personal history of other diseases of the circulatory system	Use for patients with a history of gestational hypertension that has resolved postpartum.	Resolved hypertension postpartum Normal blood pressure readings Absence of proteinuria
O13.9	Gestational hypertension without significant proteinuria, unspecified trimester	Use during pregnancy or up to 12 weeks postpartum if hypertension is active.	Elevated blood pressure during pregnancy Absence of proteinuria

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Personal history of other complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium

Z87.59Billable

Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Gestational hypertension without significant proteinuria, unspecified trimesterO13.9

Personal history of other diseases of the circulatory systemZ87.59

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting History of Gestational Hypertension.

Failing to document resolution of gestational hypertension

Impact

Clinical: May lead to inappropriate treatment decisions., Regulatory: Non-compliance with coding standards., Financial: Potential for incorrect billing and reimbursement.

Mitigation

Ensure documentation includes resolution status., Regularly review coding guidelines.

Using O13.x codes after hypertension has resolved postpartum

Impact

Reimbursement: Incorrect coding may affect DRG assignment and reimbursement., Compliance: Non-compliance with coding guidelines., Data Quality: Inaccurate patient records and risk assessments.

Mitigation

Use Z87.59 for resolved conditions postpartum.

Postpartum coding

Impact

Using active gestational hypertension codes after resolution.

Mitigation

Regular training on postpartum coding guidelines.

Frequently Asked Questions

Documentation requirements, coding pitfalls and FAQs for conditions coded with Z87.59.

Primary Code

Z87.59

Personal history of other complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium

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ICD-10 Coding for History of Gestational Hypertension(Z87.59, O13.9, Z39.2)

Documentation & Coding Risks

Frequently Asked Questions

How is history of gestational hypertension coded in ICD-10?

What is the ICD-10 code for resolved gestational hypertension?

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